Coleman Katie - Too Young For Cancer One Woman's Battle For A Diagnosis And A Fighting Chance - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: New Year's Eve 2020 was supposed to be a turning point to better days for twenty - nine - year - old Katie Coleman. Instead she found herself in the ER processing the earth - shattering news of a stage IV cancer diagnosis one that had come after years of being assured she was 'too young for cancer and a repeated misdiagnosis of anxiety. Too Young for Cancer tells the story of Katie's journey from diagnosis with an ultrarare cancer through treatment recovery and a life - altering shift in perspective. Katie starts her journey shy timid and frightened of an intimidating medical world but as she learns how to advocate for herself she faces her own mortality with bravery and finds herself at top cancer institutions arguing her case for a radical and high - risk surgery that could change her life forever. With support from her husband innovative doctors and a diverse community of cancer survivors Katie finds her life's purpose to advocate not only for herself but also for others who are fighting just as hard for their lives. Too Young for Cancer highlights the absolute best and worst in healthcare and uncovers the silver linings and beauty of humanity filling the space in between.
Title: Too Young For Cancer One Woman's Battle For A Diagnosis And A Fighting Chance
Author(s): Coleman Katie
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
Barcode: 9781639109449
Pages: 320 Pages
Publication Date: 11/12/2024
Category: Biography: General