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Being the Doctor is Not the Same as Being the Patient: My Struggles Against Cancer
“We join wholeheartedly with our friend of many years, Dr. José Franceschini. Through this reading,
he conveys a message of healing optimism based on his personal experience as a warrior against this
frightful sickness and his courageous triumph. This is essential reading.”
Dr. Carlos Blanco Ramos, MD. President, Doctors’ Center Hospital
“Dr. Franceschini’s story shows us not only the individual strength in the face of adversity but
also the importance of seeking the best available resources for the multidisciplinary management of
his condition. Your book contains information that can be very useful to cancer patients. I
recommend that everyone reads this book to support science and other individuals facing terminal
illnesses. Indispensable reading!”
Dr. Fernando Cabanillas, MD, Oncologist
“This work by Dr. Franceschini is a guide for the patient.” As a cancer survivor who understands
the tipping point that a diagnosis of this affliction represents in our lives, I can only applaud
Dr. Franceschini for his generosity in producing this book.
It’s Not the Same Being the Doctor as Being the My Struggles Against Cancer fills a
significant gap in the literature on the subject, written by a physician based on his own
experience. Dr. Franceschini’s work is candid and pragmatic, and it can assist us in more
conscientiously managing our condition. He discusses his uncertainties, decision-making process,
familial and personal drama, and interactions with his healthcare professionals. He provides us
with his experience and understanding of what the specific services might mean to others. A vital
work for anyone facing a challenge.”Enrique ´Kike´ Renta, Publicist
“Despite our friendship dating back to childhood, we never expected to be reunited on this sojourn.
I relished reading each chapter, from the moment it was merely a concept to its realization. I
consider this valuable gift of lived experience a legacy that should be kept, appreciated, valued,
and revisited whenever we have doubts. I have prioritized adhering to the procedures defined in
every chapter from the outset, even though each chapter is significant. One contemplates the future
while crying, accepting, processing, and working constructively. The crucial point is memorizing
the keyword “acceptance.” This is the most effective medication. Dear Joeito, we are warriors, and
I will remain by your side as we continue forging ahead.”
Kathy Leith, San Juan, Puerto Rico
“In this book, Dr. Franceschini opens his heart and invites us into the inner drama he experienced
while battling not one, two, or three, but four distinct primary cancers over three years! His
final message in his book is to encourage us to acquire the ability to care for ourselves. That is
why he provides us with specific tactics and practical techniques for dealing with anything that
affects our well-being, health, or peace of mind. This book is a must-read. You will derive as much
pleasure from this book as I have.”
Dr. Alberto Varela, MD Psychiatrist
he conveys a message of healing optimism based on his personal experience as a warrior against this
frightful sickness and his courageous triumph. This is essential reading.”
Dr. Carlos Blanco Ramos, MD. President, Doctors’ Center Hospital
“Dr. Franceschini’s story shows us not only the individual strength in the face of adversity but
also the importance of seeking the best available resources for the multidisciplinary management of
his condition. Your book contains information that can be very useful to cancer patients. I
recommend that everyone reads this book to support science and other individuals facing terminal
illnesses. Indispensable reading!”
Dr. Fernando Cabanillas, MD, Oncologist
“This work by Dr. Franceschini is a guide for the patient.” As a cancer survivor who understands
the tipping point that a diagnosis of this affliction represents in our lives, I can only applaud
Dr. Franceschini for his generosity in producing this book.
It’s Not the Same Being the Doctor as Being the My Struggles Against Cancer fills a
significant gap in the literature on the subject, written by a physician based on his own
experience. Dr. Franceschini’s work is candid and pragmatic, and it can assist us in more
conscientiously managing our condition. He discusses his uncertainties, decision-making process,
familial and personal drama, and interactions with his healthcare professionals. He provides us
with his experience and understanding of what the specific services might mean to others. A vital
work for anyone facing a challenge.”Enrique ´Kike´ Renta, Publicist
“Despite our friendship dating back to childhood, we never expected to be reunited on this sojourn.
I relished reading each chapter, from the moment it was merely a concept to its realization. I
consider this valuable gift of lived experience a legacy that should be kept, appreciated, valued,
and revisited whenever we have doubts. I have prioritized adhering to the procedures defined in
every chapter from the outset, even though each chapter is significant. One contemplates the future
while crying, accepting, processing, and working constructively. The crucial point is memorizing
the keyword “acceptance.” This is the most effective medication. Dear Joeito, we are warriors, and
I will remain by your side as we continue forging ahead.”
Kathy Leith, San Juan, Puerto Rico
“In this book, Dr. Franceschini opens his heart and invites us into the inner drama he experienced
while battling not one, two, or three, but four distinct primary cancers over three years! His
final message in his book is to encourage us to acquire the ability to care for ourselves. That is
why he provides us with specific tactics and practical techniques for dealing with anything that
affects our well-being, health, or peace of mind. This book is a must-read. You will derive as much
pleasure from this book as I have.”
Dr. Alberto Varela, MD Psychiatrist
346 pages, Paperback
Published January 29, 2025
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