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September 27, 2026
Wow…
I can’t sit here and pretend I know what the author is going through and how this has affected her life. I know cancer same way most of us know cancer, in passing, in older family members, in strangers. I know cancer as the scary disease as the “I’m so sorry…” as the “that’s absolutely awful” but the author has learned to know cancer like a permanent squatter in her body and has learned to live with it and has decided to fight so it doesn’t take up anymore space in her body, her happiness and her life than it already has and then decided that fighting alone wasn’t enough, she wanted to help others fight too.
I think this might be the most important book I have read this year and I feel like it could help people especially since for most of us the C word sounds like an immediate death sentence seeing this woman bravely fight and live in spite of everything and still be able to have joy in her heart even if some days she might not feel like being joyous is so inspiring.
I can’t sit here and pretend I know what the author is going through and how this has affected her life. I know cancer same way most of us know cancer, in passing, in older family members, in strangers. I know cancer as the scary disease as the “I’m so sorry…” as the “that’s absolutely awful” but the author has learned to know cancer like a permanent squatter in her body and has learned to live with it and has decided to fight so it doesn’t take up anymore space in her body, her happiness and her life than it already has and then decided that fighting alone wasn’t enough, she wanted to help others fight too.
I think this might be the most important book I have read this year and I feel like it could help people especially since for most of us the C word sounds like an immediate death sentence seeing this woman bravely fight and live in spite of everything and still be able to have joy in her heart even if some days she might not feel like being joyous is so inspiring.
September 24, 2026
There are books you finish and move on from, and then there are books that stay in your thoughts because you know how much of the writer herself exists within the pages. This is one of those books.
From the beginning, the author invites the reader into a period of her life that few people can truly understand unless they have lived through something similar. She doesn’t simply recount what happened. She allows us to see the fear, uncertainty, difficult days, unexpected moments of lightness, and the mental toll that accompanies a life suddenly changed by illness and treatment.
The alphabetical structure that follows works remarkably well. Rather than reading like a medical guide, each entry becomes another small window into what this period of her life actually looked and felt like. It makes the book approachable without diminishing the weight of what she is sharing.
What affected me most was the voice behind it all. There is strength here, but not the polished, unrealistic kind that pretends everything is fine. There is personality, wit, and an unmistakable determination to remain herself even when so much was beyond her control. I even found myself laughing in places I never expected to.
Opening this part of your life to strangers requires an extraordinary amount of vulnerability. I came away from this book with tremendous respect for the woman behind the words and for her decision to tell her story so openly.
Some books entertain us. Others give us the opportunity to understand an experience outside our own.
This one does the latter, and I am grateful I had the opportunity to read it.
From the beginning, the author invites the reader into a period of her life that few people can truly understand unless they have lived through something similar. She doesn’t simply recount what happened. She allows us to see the fear, uncertainty, difficult days, unexpected moments of lightness, and the mental toll that accompanies a life suddenly changed by illness and treatment.
The alphabetical structure that follows works remarkably well. Rather than reading like a medical guide, each entry becomes another small window into what this period of her life actually looked and felt like. It makes the book approachable without diminishing the weight of what she is sharing.
What affected me most was the voice behind it all. There is strength here, but not the polished, unrealistic kind that pretends everything is fine. There is personality, wit, and an unmistakable determination to remain herself even when so much was beyond her control. I even found myself laughing in places I never expected to.
Opening this part of your life to strangers requires an extraordinary amount of vulnerability. I came away from this book with tremendous respect for the woman behind the words and for her decision to tell her story so openly.
Some books entertain us. Others give us the opportunity to understand an experience outside our own.
This one does the latter, and I am grateful I had the opportunity to read it.
September 25, 2026
I’ve been to a local beauty salon for a mini book night and Deborah and her partner Paul was also here. During the night Deborah spoke about and read a chapter from her first two books before moving on to this which has only just been released and gave the group an insight on her diagnosis and how it’s affected her and how’s she been dealing and coping with the C Bomb!
This book is a mini story around her diagnosis but also a mini a-z of her experiences and along with some little pieces of advice.
We all know that cancer affects people differently and know someone who has been or is going through some kind of treatment for this horrible disease and this book just gives you an insight of what you might not see going on.
It was lovely for Deborah to be honest and to see her being so positive makes you want to pick up this book read it with a lovely mug of tea and then recommend it or pass it to someone else!
This book is a mini story around her diagnosis but also a mini a-z of her experiences and along with some little pieces of advice.
We all know that cancer affects people differently and know someone who has been or is going through some kind of treatment for this horrible disease and this book just gives you an insight of what you might not see going on.
It was lovely for Deborah to be honest and to see her being so positive makes you want to pick up this book read it with a lovely mug of tea and then recommend it or pass it to someone else!
September 22, 2026
A refreshing, inspirational and often humorous insight into this author’s personal journey living with breast cancer from the initial diagnosis. I am more than familiar how difficult this process can be with my own partners similar journey and how floods of information fed by the medical professionals and countless leaflets can be overwhelming. This story is written from the patient’s perspective, and I found spending an hour reading this far more useful and engaging than years of medical jargon, negative statistics and google searching.
What defines this book is the A-Z section providing so many useful tips and anecdotes with plenty of accompanying images.
This dreadful disease will impact so many of our lives and D E Fox proves this doesn’t have to be a taboo subject, that there is life after diagnosis and you don’t have to go through this alone.
Thanks for sharing and hopefully many others will read and benefit from your words as much as my family have.
What defines this book is the A-Z section providing so many useful tips and anecdotes with plenty of accompanying images.
This dreadful disease will impact so many of our lives and D E Fox proves this doesn’t have to be a taboo subject, that there is life after diagnosis and you don’t have to go through this alone.
Thanks for sharing and hopefully many others will read and benefit from your words as much as my family have.
September 22, 2026
This is a very personal story of someone facing cancer. Describing the emotions she felt from when she was first diagnosed, and throughout her whole time while undergoing chemo. After the first chapter, describing her initial experiences, she has set out each chapter in an A to Z of terminology of common things one might experience. Very courageous of the author to do this, as well as being inspirational in how she has dealt with it.
It is clear from reading this book, the author has refused to lie down and let it get the best of her - her optimism and positive attitude, as well as her sense of humour is quite evident. A couple of times she had me chuckling to myself. I have it say it highly commendable as I am not sure I would be the same if our situations were reversed.
Highly recommend you should read this book, and pass the word around when you do.
It is clear from reading this book, the author has refused to lie down and let it get the best of her - her optimism and positive attitude, as well as her sense of humour is quite evident. A couple of times she had me chuckling to myself. I have it say it highly commendable as I am not sure I would be the same if our situations were reversed.
Highly recommend you should read this book, and pass the word around when you do.
October 5, 2026
A short, informative, essential, brilliant read.
I’ve read several books about living with cancer, but none as educational as this one. This lady is amazing, as an author, as a woman, and as a survivor. She is still living with cancer, and she is still surviving.
The title says it all: Cancer can do one—that is her entire attitude. She writes that she doesn’t want you to feel sorry for her; just be normal and let her be normal. The message is that it’s something she didn’t ask for. And it is a huge part of her life, but it doesn’t define her. There are a lot of Woe Is Me cancer books out there—and they have every right to that portrayal, but this isn’t that book. Deborah fits cancer into what she wants to do and still enjoys all the things she loves. It is horrendous; she does still have treatment every three weeks, and she lives with a lot of pain, but this book is positive because that’s the person she is.
She cleverly uses the alphabet to condense her thoughts and get out what she wants to say. The result is an informative guide full of tips and advice for people living with cancer—and, perhaps just as importantly, the rest of us. There is a lovely section on what people shouldn’t say and, apparently, it’s bad form to ask her if they’ve taken her breasts off!
It’s interspersed with photographs, but most of them aren’t about cancer; they are about life. Cancer is here, but nobody should be lonely.
A book for everybody. Brilliant.
Oh, and she rocks a turban.
September 29, 2026
This one got to me
Having watched my grandmother go through breast cancer, I knew this wasn't going to be an easy book for me to read.
There were moments that brought back things I'd forgotten and made me wonder what she must have been feeling at the time. When someone you love has cancer, you're frightened for them, but you can never completely know what it's like to be the person living it.
I loved that D E Fox acknowledges everyone's cancer journey is different. This is simply her experience, honestly told. The fear, exhaustion and trying to feel like herself again, but also “dino droppings”, Care Bears, unicorns and asking for a spray tan while under anaesthetic. I laughed far more than I expected to.
The A–Z section feels like her reaching back to the person coming behind her and saying, this is what I learned. Maybe some of it will help you.
This made me think about my grandmother and all the parts of her experience I saw, and the ones I probably never knew about.
I'm glad D E Fox chose to share hers.
Having watched my grandmother go through breast cancer, I knew this wasn't going to be an easy book for me to read.
There were moments that brought back things I'd forgotten and made me wonder what she must have been feeling at the time. When someone you love has cancer, you're frightened for them, but you can never completely know what it's like to be the person living it.
I loved that D E Fox acknowledges everyone's cancer journey is different. This is simply her experience, honestly told. The fear, exhaustion and trying to feel like herself again, but also “dino droppings”, Care Bears, unicorns and asking for a spray tan while under anaesthetic. I laughed far more than I expected to.
The A–Z section feels like her reaching back to the person coming behind her and saying, this is what I learned. Maybe some of it will help you.
This made me think about my grandmother and all the parts of her experience I saw, and the ones I probably never knew about.
I'm glad D E Fox chose to share hers.
September 23, 2026
Such a moving insight into DE Fox's own journey through diagnosis and treatment for cancer. She highlights how different every person's reality of dealing with this awful disease is, but her writing is heartfelt, motivational, and there is so much humour in this book. I loved the way the chapters were set out from A-Z. It worked perfectly.
If you are going through cancer or, for that matter, any illness, you will be inspired by her fight and resolve. You can't help but admire her determination to live with her new reality the best way for her.
It brought home to me how making the most of every day and not worrying about all the little things can be done with the right mindset. If you only read one book this year, make it this one!
If you are going through cancer or, for that matter, any illness, you will be inspired by her fight and resolve. You can't help but admire her determination to live with her new reality the best way for her.
It brought home to me how making the most of every day and not worrying about all the little things can be done with the right mindset. If you only read one book this year, make it this one!
October 10, 2026
Cancer Can Go And Do One, by D. E. Fox.
What an inspirational, heartfelt story.
Thank you Deborah for sharing your incredible fight to beat cancer.
I found myself saying, ‘Oh No!’ many times, as I read Deborah’s shocking personal story. I could completely empathise with her, understanding the many challenges she would have to overcome, to boot this foul disease out of the door!
This story is never about doom and gloom—but shouts of courage, resilience, and an indomitable spirit that refuses to give up.
I enjoyed the chapters about self-help, keeping busy, like gardening, painting, and helping wildlife in your garden. Some lovely photos throughout the book.
Recommended.
What an inspirational, heartfelt story.
Thank you Deborah for sharing your incredible fight to beat cancer.
I found myself saying, ‘Oh No!’ many times, as I read Deborah’s shocking personal story. I could completely empathise with her, understanding the many challenges she would have to overcome, to boot this foul disease out of the door!
This story is never about doom and gloom—but shouts of courage, resilience, and an indomitable spirit that refuses to give up.
I enjoyed the chapters about self-help, keeping busy, like gardening, painting, and helping wildlife in your garden. Some lovely photos throughout the book.
Recommended.
October 11, 2026
Cancer Can Go and Do One by D. E. Fox is a deeply personal and honest account of facing cancer that perfectly balances heartbreak with humour. Fox writes with remarkable vulnerability, inviting readers into the raw realities of diagnosis, treatment and uncertainty, while never losing her wit or fighting spirit. I found the book poignant, funny, sad and ultimately empowering. The author's ability to find moments of light amid darkness makes her story both relatable and inspiring. More than a memoir about illness, it is a testament to resilience, courage and the strength needed to keep moving forward when life changes unexpectedly.
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