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Held: Faith, Medicine, and a Life Rewritten by Cancer
Faith, Medicine, and a Life Rewritten by Cancer, is the deeply personal and unflinchingly honest memoir of Dr. Tiffany D. Thompson, DNP, RN, CPHQ—an oncology-trained nurse and hospital leader who suddenly finds herself on the other side of the diagnosis. What unfolds is a raw, courageous journey through breast cancer that no amount of clinical knowledge could have prepared her for.
Through vivid storytelling and spiritual reflection, Dr. Thompson reveals the hard truths many patients quietly the gaps in the U.S. healthcare system, the emotional toll of treatment, and the urgent need for self- advocacy. With both heart and expertise, she equips readers with practical guidance on navigating a diagnosis, building a care plan, and understanding the nuances of breast cancer care. Drawing from the insights of more than 350 breast cancer survivors, Held is a powerful blend of lived experience, medical clarity, and soul-deep encouragement for patients, caregivers, clinicians, and anyone seeking light in the shadows of illness.
Through vivid storytelling and spiritual reflection, Dr. Thompson reveals the hard truths many patients quietly the gaps in the U.S. healthcare system, the emotional toll of treatment, and the urgent need for self- advocacy. With both heart and expertise, she equips readers with practical guidance on navigating a diagnosis, building a care plan, and understanding the nuances of breast cancer care. Drawing from the insights of more than 350 breast cancer survivors, Held is a powerful blend of lived experience, medical clarity, and soul-deep encouragement for patients, caregivers, clinicians, and anyone seeking light in the shadows of illness.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 5, 2025
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September 24, 2025
Tiffany is my friend, a former student and colleague. In this book, she describes her cancer journey, including how it affected her physically, emotionally, spiritually. I learned so much from her about what it's like to go through what she has. I read the book on airplanes as I was traveling over the weekend, and found myself in tears several times as I read.
I'm thrilled for Tiffany and her husband, Tom, that the treatment has been successful, and she is now in the survivorship stage. I pray God's continued blessing on them as they continue forward.
I highly recommend this book for anyone, especially those who are facing cancer, whether their own diagnosis, or someone they love.
I'm thrilled for Tiffany and her husband, Tom, that the treatment has been successful, and she is now in the survivorship stage. I pray God's continued blessing on them as they continue forward.
I highly recommend this book for anyone, especially those who are facing cancer, whether their own diagnosis, or someone they love.
January 12, 2026
If you know anyone who has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, I highly recommend this book! It has put voice to my feelings & validated my fears even as a Woman of faith.
"This is not about pretending to be strong; it's about knowing that strength can coexist with struggle & moving forward despite the struggle". So very thankful for the wisdom of this book!
"This is not about pretending to be strong; it's about knowing that strength can coexist with struggle & moving forward despite the struggle". So very thankful for the wisdom of this book!
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