The Wilds of Cancer: A Life-Affirming Journey is the title of my forthcoming book.

I’ve published four previous books, and I wanted to try something different before publishing this one: I decided to release selected chapters from the book’s final draft via Substack. https://lamplugh.substack.com/

Each of these honest and heartfelt quick reads is about my journey into the wilds of cancer. While I touch on the effective and conventional medical treatment I completed, these are not stories about how to treat cancer medically. I’m a writer, not a doctor.

Instead, I share how my wife, Mary, and I handled an onslaught of facts and feelings as we sought the most life-affirming way to face a serious and seemingly endless challenge. I share how we dealt with the multitude of changes forced upon us by a life-threatening disease.

As I worked on the book, I found plenty of scientific research confirming that diet, attitude, rest, exercise, and time in nature are powerful tools for building a better life. Some chapters will focus on how these easily controlled tools helped me deal with the various medical and personal challenges I faced.

I have published these preview chapters with the hope that you will share comments, criticisms, and suggestions—especially if you or someone you know is battling a life-changing disease. I would take your input to heart, and it could improve the final book.

I hope you’ll subscribe, enjoy, and share your comments, criticisms, and suggestions.

Wishing you the best,

Rick