Publisher's Synopsis
"YOU HAVE CANCER..".. Three words that every human being dreads hearing, but so many do. The author heard those dire words on a beautiful autumn morning with the unexpected diagnosis of colorectal cancer. As he dealt with the bevy of raw emotions that accompany that new reality, he made the decision to write down his thoughts, emotions and experiences in a journal. What began as a therapeutic chronical of his deeply personal journey, evolved into these powerful pages reflecting life changing revelations that stem from facing ones own mortality. Knowing that so many fall victim to this terrible disease, Dan believed that sharing his experience might bring hope and comfort to others facing their own personal battle. Living Out My Second Chance, Triumphing Over Cancer Day by Day is his story, uncensored and raw. From diagnosis to recovery, the story is told with both candor and anecdotal humor, giving the reader acute insights into the life changing perspectives that come from a life threatening illness. In these pages you will:
- Share the emotions and revelations that resulted from getting the news that we all hope we never hear..."You Have Cancer."
- Ride the rollercoaster of feelings experienced from diagnosis to going home cancer free.
- Learn of my experiences both good and bad dealing with out medical system.
- Reflect on the enlightenment and revelations I found facing the possibility of death.
- Laugh at the wild hallucinogenic drug trips resulting from my pain medication.
- Be inspired by the positive impact the journey had on my post cancer view of life.
