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Damn The Statistics, I Have a Life to Live!: Coping with a Brain Tumor My Personal Story
June 3, 2002 was the day that changed my life forever. A 43-year-old father of three, whom in one day went from being a successful senior manager to a man with a brain tumor. I have a glioblastoma multiforme grade IV brain tumor, the most deadly and aggressive type of brain tumor. This book covers how I have dealt with life after being informed that I have a tumor that only 1-2% survive for 2 years.
I share the experiences, thoughts, and events from my first year as a survivor. When I was first diagnosed, I searched for a book that covered the details of what could be expected on both a medical and personal level. I could not find, so I wrote one. I maintained a detailed journal. I cover the first surgery, an awake craniotomy, and the subsequent head infection that led to a second craniotomy and a near kidney failure. I also cover my first year of treatments. In addition, I discuss my struggles with relearning to speak and read. Some personal and medical photos are included.
I share the experiences, thoughts, and events from my first year as a survivor. When I was first diagnosed, I searched for a book that covered the details of what could be expected on both a medical and personal level. I could not find, so I wrote one. I maintained a detailed journal. I cover the first surgery, an awake craniotomy, and the subsequent head infection that led to a second craniotomy and a near kidney failure. I also cover my first year of treatments. In addition, I discuss my struggles with relearning to speak and read. Some personal and medical photos are included.
108 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2003
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