Book Review – Cancer Memoir

An unexpectedly light-hearted memoir about Janice’s experience of breast cancer, and how it led to her becoming a happier person. I loved the flashbacks to her childhood, and the insight into how that childhood affects her feelings in the present. Another interesting aspect was the letters between doctors. Sometimes I felt I was reading between the lines and laughing at what was not being said.
A very helpful read for any family member struggling to understand why someone with cancer has made a particular treatment choice, because Day shares her own thoughts as she rejects some of the treatments she is offered.
In spite of the light and self-deprecating tone, there are some real nuggets of wisdom, such as when she is told ‘you must destroy the environment in which the cancer thrives’. Wise words, and a laugh out loud read – a great combination.

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