One out of every three people in the Western world face cancer. With the diagnosis comes a maelstrom of fears about the future and complex decisions about treatment. Here is a handbook for people who want a supportive companion in response to cancer or other serious illness. It is based upon the experience and hard-won wisdom of thousands of patients and families. Its stories, exercises and tools can help you survive a diagnosis of cancer - living longer, with a higher quality of life, regardless of prognosis or stage of disease.
