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Own your cancer journey! your life depends on it!
Every year, 18 million people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer.
If you, or your loved one, are one of them, you know exactly how overwhelming, scary, and confusing it is to navigate.
With empathy and honesty, Potts explains exactly what to expect, and shares lessons and important tips you can put into action all the way from diagnosis, to treatment, to remission, to cure―and how to face setbacks on your road to recovery.
Page by page, day by day
You’ll learn how to advocate for yourself, pick and manage your care team, and care for yourself emotionally and mentally.
With special sections for people wanting to support a loved one with cancer, facing and making peace with death, and recalibrating your priorities to get the most out of the life you have now, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools you need to manage this journey―from someone who is walking the path alongside you.
Key Chapters Include:
The Buddy System
Ace Your Treatment
Managing Side Effects
Expect the Unexpected
Dying and the Odds
Advice for Family and Friends
Look Forward and Keep Going
The Tough News
The Emotional Aspect
Communicating the Tough News
Take Charge!
The Care Team
Next Steps of the Journey
The Business of Cancer
The Treatment Plan
Praise For Up For The Fight
Potential Life-Saving Advice
“If either you or a loved one has gotten a diagnosis of cancer, confusion and despair may cloud an otherwise clear mind. With time being of the essence this book moves you through quickly with easy to understand instructions. Power in the knowledge that you or a family member has in asking the right questions, keeping clear records, and finding the right care team. This book written in layman’s terms is concise to the point and feels like advice from a friend, however this advice can become lifesaving.
Don’t hesitate to grab this important guidebook to lead you in the right direction on your cancer journey. You can prevent losing precious time by learning how to navigate these unchartered waters.”- Kylie F
Great resource for anyone navigating a cancer journey!
“This is a well written, easy to understand, valuable resource for anyone beginning to navigate the extremely overwhelming world of cancer. I was able to preview the book in April during one of our many hospital stays and read it in one day. As a caregiver, I wish the book had been available when my late husband was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2020. The early days after diagnosis are dark and scary. It’s important to be your own advocate and to own your journey, this book will teach you how to do that!”
- Stephanie S.
A true gift for those with cancer and their families
“Bill Potts writes not only about his journey with multiple cancer diagnoses, but we get to hear from his family's experience supporting him through his trials and challenges. This book is truly a gift for those facing such a frightening disease to help them understand what to expect and how to best manage their own care and guidance on choosing a care team.
I particularly appreciated the suggestions on how friends can be of assistance, the importance of a being a buddy and what we might say and not say to the patient. Thanks to Bill for being so frank and helpful. This book is truly a gift to many of us.”
- Barbara A.
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The cancer diagnosis can bring up a wide range of emotions. One thing is for sure, knowledge on the subject is empowering and the more you understand, the stronger and more hopeful you’ll feel.
Buy a copy for yourself or to give to a family member or a friend who is in the Cancer Club.