Description
A gold-mine of information about breast cancer wrapped in a captivating personal story.
A journey doesn’t always involve travel. So discovered adventurer Emma Scattergood.
In 2022, Emma was told she had stage 3 invasive lobular breast cancer. Unclear of what this actually meant, she turned her energy towards understanding and fighting this increasingly diagnosed disease, and overtime, realised this was another of her journeys that needed to be shared.
This insightful and entertaining book is the result. An 18-month roller-coaster of an adventure through diagnosis, double mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation treatment and hormone therapy. A personal journey encompassing conventional and integrative treatment methods, infection, supplements, diet, exercise and more.
Full of relevant medical facts, helpful recommendations and told how it is, Emma has managed to engagingly –
- Shine awareness on how breast cancer can be detected and what can happen once it has.
- Offer guidance and support to the newly diagnosed.
- Provide perception to the unaware.
To further illustrate the impact of breast cancer, Emma also includes stories from eleven other fighters, each with their own unique journey and story of survival.
Emma Scattergood –
A tough and honest account of fighting a devastating disease. Scattergood’s no-nonsense attitude makes the book work – KIRKUS REVIEWS – Our Verdict – GET IT.
A striking book, filled with invaluable words of survivors. This book carefully dissects breast cancer in a way that is understandable to readers and offers tips to help others find comfort – Independent Book Review.
The author’s journey with breast cancer drew me in immediately…there is such an exemplary balance between the author’s inner thoughts, dialogue, and medical terminology… I was able to really see the devastation of this illness – Independent Book Review.
I’ve read quite a few medical memoirs, and ones about Breast cancer-but this is more comprehensive than some… I didn’t even realise there are many different types of Breast cancer… It’s never complaining, and always fast-moving… An excellent read – Julie H GOODREADS
A blend of heartfelt storytelling, inspirational insights, and valuable information, the author offers a deeply personal account of their experience from the moment of diagnosis through the various stages of treatment… I highly recommend this book! – Petria T GOODREADS
This book will change the way you assess how cancer plays its role in your life – whether you are a fellow sufferer or live or know someone who has it, be prepared for a whole new perspective – Nicci N – GOODREADS.
In a world where breast cancer affects countless lives, this book serves as a beacon of hope, education, and clarity- Beck – GOODREADS.
The story of Emma’s journey (and of those she interviewed for this book) made me laugh, cry and write ‘get a breast exam done’ on my to do list – GOODREADS READER.