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E.A.T.: An Unconventional Decade In The Life Of A Cancer Patient
E.A.T. An Unconditional Decade In The Life Of A Cancer Patient was written in journal format, and is based on the 18 journals Kathy kept during her battle with two rare and aggressive cancers. She refused to accept the prognosis of death and found herself tallying the limitations of conventional medical protocol, which led to Kathy's conviction that neither cancer nor doctors would determine her fate. Despite taking advantage of everything her hospital had offered, Kathy's body was failing, leaving her to live half dead.
Her story is an intimate portrait, chronicling the frustrations and hardships of taking on a harrowing battle within the context of our healthcare system while illuminating the path she traveled to self-advocate, evolve her thinking and transform her life from merely surviving to thriving. It's a must read for anyone suffering from cancer or another chronic disease, anyone treating patients or anyone simply looking for a more proactive approach to wellness.
"When one door closes another will open, if you just turn the knob." - Kathy Mydlach Bero
Her story is an intimate portrait, chronicling the frustrations and hardships of taking on a harrowing battle within the context of our healthcare system while illuminating the path she traveled to self-advocate, evolve her thinking and transform her life from merely surviving to thriving. It's a must read for anyone suffering from cancer or another chronic disease, anyone treating patients or anyone simply looking for a more proactive approach to wellness.
"When one door closes another will open, if you just turn the knob." - Kathy Mydlach Bero
273 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 19, 2018
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October 13, 2019
This is an amazing story and a good depiction of the ups and downs experienced by cancer patients and their caretakers.
May 5, 2019
An inspiration
I'm not sure where I found this book, but I'm so glad I did. Kathy's journey was incredible. Good grief, how did she do all that?? And kudos to her family and friends for being strong. The whole story was so honest - Not every moment was full of hope, not every day was filled with unfailing support - exactly how it is in reality.
I'm a stage IV breast cancer patient - it has metastasized to my bones. I've been NED for 2 years but life has become a not-so-fun game of waiting for the other shoe to drop. I'm tired of the side effects of these life saving drugs and thought maybe I could find a way to feel better while wrestling with the cancer bear. I'll be exploring the paths Kathy took while still following my oncologist's recommendations. Together who knows? Hopefully I'll be celebrating my 10th year since diagnosis.
I'm not sure where I found this book, but I'm so glad I did. Kathy's journey was incredible. Good grief, how did she do all that?? And kudos to her family and friends for being strong. The whole story was so honest - Not every moment was full of hope, not every day was filled with unfailing support - exactly how it is in reality.
I'm a stage IV breast cancer patient - it has metastasized to my bones. I've been NED for 2 years but life has become a not-so-fun game of waiting for the other shoe to drop. I'm tired of the side effects of these life saving drugs and thought maybe I could find a way to feel better while wrestling with the cancer bear. I'll be exploring the paths Kathy took while still following my oncologist's recommendations. Together who knows? Hopefully I'll be celebrating my 10th year since diagnosis.
February 4, 2019
Amazing and Inspiring!
This is an amazing story of a strong woman battling overwhelming circumstances and being true to herself.
She found her own way in a medical world that I believe is broken today and she is trying to give it a new direction. Congratulations and Best Wishes to you! Thank you!
This is an amazing story of a strong woman battling overwhelming circumstances and being true to herself.
She found her own way in a medical world that I believe is broken today and she is trying to give it a new direction. Congratulations and Best Wishes to you! Thank you!
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