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WHEN ORDERING PRINT COPIES PLEASE ORDER EDITION 2 206 pgs Publish date Sept. 11. This IS EDITION 1 and was formatted for Kindle with a very small font to reduce file size. Thank You Debbie P. What do you give a loved one who has been given a cancer diagnosis? After a big hug... A copy of this book. Here Observations and advice from a bird's eye view perspective of the cancer patient as well as the caregiver, come together as one. What To Expect When Expecting Cancer, a Stage IVB Throat Cancer Survivor speaks out about Life Before, During and Beyond Cancer has something for everyone. Whether you have been diagnosed with cancer and are looking for encouragement and advice or you are a friend or family member trying to help them along the way to becoming cancer survivors, or you are just interested in becoming more pro active in your own health care, this book is for you. Often witty and always heartfelt turning the pages of this narrative non-fiction is like turning to a friend for advice. Packed with highlighted tips that make it easy to remember important key points. Explore factors that can play roles in the seemingly random, often surprising game of ultimate chance; who is likely to develop cancer. Learn about possible early warning signs and symptoms you may not find in medical journals. Explore why and how many of those diagnosed survive the encounter with cancer, and others do not. Learn tips that can weight the scales in your favor. Helpful advice geared towards keeping aggravation, disappointments and stress to a minimum, while maximizing the body and mind's ability to mend, and when needed, to bend, as you travel the road of Life before, during and after cancer. CONTENTS SECTION 1: LIFE BEFORE CANCER 1 Get Pro Active Doing the Doctor Scene 2 Game of Chance: Who Will Get Cancer and Who Will Not? 3 Learn To Listen To Yourself: Overlooked Subtle Health Clues SECTION II: LIFE DURING CANCER 4 Diagnosis: A State of Mind 5Staging Your Cancer 6Staging a Plan of Acti