Saving Jack: A Man’s Struggle with Breast Cancer

by Jack Willis, Alan Berch Hollingsworth (Foreword by)

A moving account of breast cancer from a surprising perspective It isn’t just a woman’s few men stop to consider it, but one in a thousand males contracts breast cancer. Saving Jack is a moving first-person account of a man’s experience with breast cancer. In a tale of challenge and adversity, Jack Willis relates his personal experience, from first feeling a pea-sized nodule in his breast to being diagnosed, from mastectomy and chemotherapy treatments to positive prognosis. And in telling candidly of his struggles, he conveys his renewed appreciation of life. While there is no shortage of books devoted to helping women with breast cancer, this is the first to address the apprehensions faced by men who contract the disease. As he describes the physical and emotional roller coaster on which he suddenly found himself, Willis shares with readers―especially other new cancer victims―some of the things he and his family didn’t know about cancer when he was diagnosed. In a compelling story of faith, fear, and sometimes just getting through one long day of chemo, Willis shows that cancer is a family disease, affecting spouses and children as well as victims. For anyone whose family has been devastated by this frightening diagnosis, Saving Jack offers a ray of hope―and for men who face this unexpected disease, it offers a much needed source of strength.

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

A soon-to-be published memoir about Jack Willis, my friend and mentor, and his battle as a man with breast cancer.

I'll pimp it as soon as it's actually out ...

[Mary_ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

It is an easy read -
It is a good book to read a chapter by chapter during work/school breaks.

He carefully draws a picture of every step of getting to diagnosis and being cancer free.
Further, he portrays the difficulties and vulnerable dark thoughts that he had during the treatment period.

[Ellison · Rating 4 out of 5]

man has an odd feeling in his chest. contacts doctor, doc says 'don't worry.'

later the guy is concerned, doc says, 'we gotta get in there, now!' this is his chronicle of his experiences with surgery and treatment recovery, along with some faith. insightful.

[Beth]

Very good read. Will stick with me, especially when I know someone is dealing with cancer treatments.