My Two Journeys in Cancer World - by Mike Metzler (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>If you have cancer or someone you care about has it, you have stepped into Cancer World. Mike Metzler's My Two Journeys in Cancer World shows how the author's unwavering optimism, his sense of humor, his resolve to endure brutal cancer treatments, and his determination to handle each and every serious side effect helped to persevere.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>In February of 2009 the author heard five of the most terrifying words in the English language, "Mr. Metzler, you have cancer." Mike was given a 50/50 chance of surviving for five years, even with being treated with chemotherapy and radiation. That diagnosis started what would become two journeys in Cancer World, a physical and psychological place unwillingly inhabited by cancer patients, their caregivers, families, and friends. The first journey was that of a patient being successfully treated for Stage 4 head and neck cancer for nine months. That journey included numerous medical appointments and scans, many visits to the Emergency Room, and one 4-day stay in the hospital after nearly dying from a reaction to his chemotherapy.</p>His second and much longer journey has been that of a 10-year survivor who has coped with many debilitating and permanent side effects from chemotherapy and radiation treatments. It has left his body, his "Brokedown Palace," with numerous surgical scars, poorly functioning muscles, a speech disability, and a very limited choice of foods that can be eaten and swallowed safely. That last condition has led to him needing a feeding tube for the rest of his life.</p>Most of his story is told in real time, as written in the blog he started when treatments began in 2009 and maintained for the next nine years. Other parts of the story are told through his reflections on the many ups and downs he experienced along the way. Team Mike was the large group of family members, friends, medical professionals, fellow members of the Cancer Survivors' Network community, and even a pet cat who helped Mike through his most difficult times over the years. Its captain was his wife, Terry, who contributes a key chapter from the perspective of his primary caregiver-a viewpoint rarely expressed in the many books written about cancer today. Mike's tells his story with great emotion, clarity, sometimes uncomfortable honesty, and an unfailing sense of humor. In the end, it's a story of perseverance, survival, and optimism-even when there was little to be optimistic about so many times on his journeys. Mike chooses not to dwell on the many things that cancer and its treatments have taken from his life. Rather, he is grateful for the many good things he still has in his life, and the many good things yet to come in the future.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"There are more than 500,000 people around the world diagnosed each year with head and neck cancer, each with their own story. Mike's gift is that he is willing to share his story in remarkable detail. It is a journey that is difficult and painful to read about at times and laugh out loud funny at other times. Mike's battle with head and neck cancer includes the devastation of facing a life-threatening illness, the struggle with the brutal treatments and side effects, and ultimately, the hope and support brought by his wife, family, friends, and his own inner spirit that is the definition of survivorship." </p><p><strong>Amanda Hollinger, Charleston, SC. Executive Director, Head and Neck Cancer Alliance</strong></p><p>"This book is a combination of coping skills, humor and an intense will to survive that will indeed help many who read it. Well done Mike and Terry! No more prairie dogs!!"</p><p><strong> Sharon Magruder, RN, Atlanta, GA. Breast cancer survivor and caregiver to her husband who died from esophageal cancer in 2010</strong></p><p>"In his book Mike shows how Cancer Survivors Network is a community of survivors, patients, caregivers and information seekers--like me and him. Most are just common people making their way through life trying to figure out Cancer World. Like Mike and so many others, it's what helped me get through treatments, discuss symptoms, cope with side effects, and share our experiences with others in the "Club that nobody wanted to join." Mike and I have a common attitude about life with cancer-NEGU. Never Ever Give Up." </p><p><strong>John Guiseppi, Lakeland, FL. 'Skiffin16' on CSN, and an 11-year head and neck cancer survivor</strong></p><br>
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