Publisher's Synopsis
David Wesner is a shy, reserved Wall Street computer technician who wakes up one
morning with severe back pain. The illness is eventually diagnosed as a malignancy on
his right kidney. The cancer diagnosis launches Dave into a physical and emotional roller
coaster ride through the world of medical oncology. He endures surgery, takes
experimental drugs, attends support groups, wrestles with religion, explores alternative
treatment all while becoming a father for the first time. He worries about money, his job,
his family, health insurance and death. There is mystery and intrigue as Dave seeks to
find out why the cancer wasn't diagnosed sooner. His last hope for survival hinges on an
experimental therapy developed by a dedicated government researcher. Will Dave be one
of the fortunate few to survive cancer? Or, will he have to begin to prepare himself and
his family for death?
