The Cancer Couple

What was it like to accidentally learn that you had Stage 4 Melanoma? Why did it take one year to confirm the cancer was considered terminal What do you do when your spouse develops Stage 3 breast cancer while you are battling Melanoma?

What were the effects of our radiation, medication, surgical, chemo and immunotherapy treatments? What were the effects on our relationship? How do you tell your spouse, kids and friends that you have cancer? What does cancer treatment cost?

So many books about personal cancer experiences focus on the introspection of how life has changed for them. However, they tend to ignore the intimate details of the treatment process that caused those changes to body, mind, and spirit. From the punishment your body must endure to heal, to the intolerable doubts that can cloud your mind, this book provides a different perspective.
It is a tribute to veterans of the war on cancer, whether they have won or lost their battle. It is for the friends and family on the sidelines who provide support while appearing to be strong yet are deflated by the odds. It is for everyone to learn that you simply don’t want to be one of the millions each year who develop this ugly disease.
This is how we choose to share our journeys. It’s our hope that you will find value in our stories. For those who are just beginning their journey, we wish you the absolute best!