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Stories of Cancer and Hope Kevin Donaghy

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Stories of Cancer and Hope By Kevin Donaghy

Stories of Cancer and Hope by Kevin Donaghy


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Summary

This collection of stories from people affected by cancer is compassionate, reassuring and inspiring. It describes the lived experience of thirty-nine very different people, of different ages, backgrounds, lifestyles and levels of knowledge and varying types of cancers and prognoses, but common to all of them is the sense of hope.

Stories of Cancer and Hope Summary

Stories of Cancer and Hope by Kevin Donaghy

A treasure trove of hope for anyone affected by cancer.

Stories of Cancer and Hope is a collection of honest stories from people directly affected by cancer, from the devastating impact of the initial diagnosis to the profound effect of the disease and its treatments on emotional and physical wellbeing, as well its effect on loved ones. Among the tears and low points in these pages are laughter and high points, and most of all there is hope. The thirty-nine stories contained here are ultimately uplifting and inspirational because of the many silver linings they offer, written in the words of people who know what it's like to live with the uncertainty of cancer.

If you or one of your family members or friends have been newly diagnosed with cancer, or you know someone affected by cancer, it will become clear that the trauma around cancer can be overcome by reading about others who have been through similar experiences.

At least 1 from each sale copy will be donated to Maggie's cancer centres.

Stories of Cancer and Hope Reviews


"This book is brilliantly honest, uplifting, and very much in line with the support we offer at our twenty-four centres across the UK. We have been delighted to have an earlier version of the book in our centres, and to share them with those who come to us for support. We are also very grateful that this version of the book will help us support those people at possibly the hardest time of their lives."
DAME LAURA LEE -
MAGGIE'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE

"Cancer is a lonely place. and finding a book like this can make you feel less alone."
Dr Anisha Patel
Author of Everything You Hoped You Didn't Need to Know About Having Bowel Cancer


"This is a brilliant book - full of hope!"
Dr Liz O'Riordan
Author of Under the Knife and The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer

About Kevin Donaghy

Kevin lives with his family in Melrose in the Scottish Borders. He has spent his career in IT services and IT consulting. Now living with incurable cancer, he has active roles with several cancer charities in the UK, for whom he promotes causes and raises money, including donations from the sales of this book. He has travelled the country, taking Stories of Cancer and Hope directly to the doors of various charities. His personal journey with cancer and his work with cancer charities have already featured widely in the media, with many more events planned as part of a new major publicity campaign.

Table of Contents


1 A model patient-Andy McGarry
2 "I'm okay now, Dad"-Mark Clifford Fitzpatrick
3 Looking between the cracks-Chris Pitt
4 Running into cancer-Tony Collier BEM
5 My ark-Ricky Nicol
6 Hope-it's a family thing-Anna Wheeler
7 A hand full of hope-Deborah Cairns
8 Fighting together-Keith Soley
9 Hope is constant-Anonymous
10 You don't know how I feel-Fiona
11 Journey-Keith 'Rin' Ryan
12 Thirty years after-Cate L. Ryan (for Rin)
13 Hope is a gift to each other-Jo Cowler
14 I took the right path-Daniel Wood
15 The circle of hope-Pat Simpson (for Alistair)
16 The Cancer Club-Matthew Wiltshire
17 "It'll be fine"-Kyle Blain
18 Finding hope in an unexpected place-Kevin Donaghy
19 Strong as a tiger-Harry Brydon
20 A bucket-load of hope-Kate Rackham
21 My love-Mark Rackham
22 Maggie may help-Alan Turnbull
23 Melanoma is a bugger (or it can be)-Sir Chris Bryant MP
24 The glass is always half full-Ian Hollingworth
25 Big boys don't cry-Andy Mercer
26 Finding hope in the darkness-Graeme Macgregor
27 Receiving a terminal diagnosis saved my life-Tasha Thor-Straten
28 Not just skin cancer-Dianne Butler
29 Cancer can be a drama-Keith Cullen
30 Breaking the mould: A story of hope-Hugh Carter
31 My mum didn't want to lose her hair-Claire Paxman
32 Searching for hope-Zoe Houghton
33 My people are my hope-Jane Barrow
34 Hope in a bag of apples-Maymie White
35 Hope comes in different ways-Tracey Lipinski
36 Climbing out of my room-Cameron Graham
37 A degree of hope-Nicola Nuttall
38 Song-and-dance man-Chris Johnson
39 Snakes and ladders-Jolene Dyke

Additional information

GOR013900281
9781909675469
1909675466
Stories of Cancer and Hope by Kevin Donaghy
Used - Like New
Hardback
Swan & Horn
2024-07-01
188
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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