Uses the author's experience with cancer in order to encourage others to stay positive while battling the disease, with anecdotes from other survivors and advice on handling such issues as the diagnosis, relationships, exercise, and caregiving.

Autobiographical reminiscences of Anup Kumar, an Indian cancer patient and his experiences on fighting cancer.

Finding joy in the midst of turbulent times is not always easy. When you get disappointing news, how do you turn tragedy to triumph? How do you make the bitter sweet? How do you transition from chaos to calm? The author makes her journey with cancer a faith walk filled with excitement and joy as she embarks upon one of the most challenging times of her life. I learned that even though I had mapped out a plan, God had a different plan for my life. This is my story of how I chose to make my journey with Cancer a JOYFUL walk. Sandra

The Holy Spirit gently whispered into my heart, The joy of the Lord is your strength. The words came out of seemingly nowhere, but it was a message the Lord knew Id need to prepare for the cancer diagnosis that was waiting up ahead. Id soon discover, as have the other eleven breast cancer warriors in this book, that through Christ, hope and joy can abound, permeating even our darkest of days.

The oncology intern looked at me with compassion. "Our scans show the cancer has spread. That means it is metastatic and it's incurable." An ominous foreboding gripped my heart as a wave of nausea took my breath away. A thousand thoughts raced through my head: "If only I had-" But somewhere in the depths of my soul, a voice echoed: "Who says it's incurable? This is not too big for me." On the roller coaster of life, many people will at some point experience a shock that hits them out of nowhere, leaving them scrambling to survive. Fearless and Free describes one woman's transformation from devastating fear to victorious freedom. This memoir compiles two decades of learned strategies for not just surviving but thriving after being shackled with a cancer diagnosis. Joy can be found in any journey, from sickness and loss to a worldwide pandemic. Trials are our greatest source of growth, and we have a God who still delights in doing miracles. Find hope and inspiration in the pages of this book to tackle whatever you are facing with courage.

FIC examples of how she handled cancer with joy to help others from diagnosis through treatment and a powerful new brand (“Cancer with Joy”) quickly exploded! This inspiring & informative book transforms how the newly diagnosed & those who love them handle cancer. It is a priceless collection of stories from Joy and others, 100 useful resources to save time, money, energy & strength and more. “Cancer with Joy” also details timely information on what the new healthcare reform bill means for those diagnosed with cancer who have insurance & who are uninsured. “Cancer with Joy” takes the fear out of cancer helping the newly diagnosed through treatment with resources, support and encouragement. In the middle of the word encouragement is “courage,” and Joy offers that along with hope. “Cancer with Joy” is the essential resource for newly diagnosed cancer patients and their caregivers. Everyone diagnosed with cancer asks, “How will I handle this?” Reading “Cancer with Joy” is the answer. “Cancer with Joy” also offers bonuses at a companion web site including additional pictures, video and music!

In April of 2006, Olga Munari was at the end of her rope. Unhappy with her life and her marriage, Olga confessed to her personal trainer that she wished something bad would happen to her as a means to create change in her life and her relationship. The following Monday, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Kim Mecca narrates the moving story of how Olga bravely faced a life-threatening diagnosis and used it as an opportunity to create a sacred bond with her children, adopt a positive attitude, and give back to others. As Olga began her journey through surgery and subsequent treatment, she soon discovered that her healing was not only physical, but also emotional. She learned to create joy from her immense challenges. As Mecca details Olgas dedication to fundraising, her decision to not change her life because she had cancer, and her devotion to her family, she provides an unforgettable glimpse into all the ways Olga walked through the darkness of her disease and into the light of healing. The Joy of Cancer tells the inspiring story of how one woman used her breast cancer diagnosis to slowly transform, break free of her cocoon, and become the beautiful butterfly she was always meant to be.