Title: 8 Steps to Getting Real with Cancer
By: Marianne C. McDonough
ISBN#978-0-9966977-0-5
A CBM Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars
As a previous breast cancer survivor, Marianne C. McDonough, writes
with passion to bring newly-diagnosed cancer patients and those who love them
a strong sense of empowerment to fight this invasive disease. Written from a
Christian perspective, the author offers readers hope through faith, prayer and
trust in God, along with confidence, knowledge, strength and guidance upon hearing
the diagnosis of the “C” word.
With ease and candor, she presents facts about cancer,
breaks down the myths surrounding cancer and ushers in truth within an
8-step guide to begin a positive path to healing and battling cancer.
Intertwining her courageous fight against cancer and the ups and downs of her
fight that include emotional, spiritual and physical aspects, the author encourages newly-diagnosed patients to get real with themselves and others, offering them
positive wisdom for the journey ahead after a cancer diagnosis.
The 8-step guide highlights 8 initial evaluations and/or
questions that patients ask themselves during this extremely stressful and
difficult time such as: What do I know about cancer and believe to be true
about myself as a cancer patient? How shall I interact with others, especially
family members, friends and medical providers? How can I select the best
treatment protocol? How do I feel about possibly dying? Where is God in all of
this? What am I afraid of? How do I deal with stress? Do I dare hope for a
future?
Offering real advice for real circumstances, this book is crucial during the initial diagnosis and beginning journey when one is
faced with life-changing decisions that a cancer diagnosis brings. With an in-depth analysis of what
getting real is, the author describes an introspective journey that brings
strength, sensitivity, and inner clarity to patients and helps them make positive
changes. Thus, readers are encouraged to access their
thoughts, beliefs and feelings in regards to a life-threatening disease,
considering their own mortality, their belief system while the author
vehemently urges others to fight cancer with all that is within them. Offering
tools, wisdom and keen guidance, this book is key to bringing healing and
wholeness during the process that provides hope and lasting positive change during
what can be one of the most trying times during one’s life.
A highly recommended read for newly-diagnosed cancer
patients, those who love them and those who serve within the medical community or hospital
settings.
You may get your copy of 8 Steps to Getting Real with Cancer at Amazon.