Cancer Don't Care: A Memoir

by Michelle Sandlin

Prepare to be inspired!

This highly anticipated book debuted as a #1 Bestseller and New Release in Breast Cancer."Cancer Don't Care" is not just a book; it's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Michelle Sandlin brings her unique voice, perspective, and poetic style to this captivating memoir, which traces her personal journey following her breast cancer diagnosis. This book is a heartfelt exploration of the human experience, offering comfort and hope to those grappling with the impact of cancer on their lives and those around them. It also reaches beyond cancer to underscore the power of love, faith, positivity, community, and the value of introspection.

Michelle Sandlin was living a healthy, clean life. For two years, she worked out like a maniac six days a week. She didn’t drink. She didn’t smoke. She didn’t do drugs. She looked great. She felt great. And she was in the best shape of her life. But guess what? CANCER DON'T CARE! That’s when she found a lump in her right breast. Days later, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Unknowingly, Michelle had been preparing her body for the fight of her life. And fight she did. After sixteen rounds of chemo, a double mastectomy, reconstruction surgeries, and the preemptive removal of her ovaries and fallopian tubes, she is now CANCER-FREE!

In this memoir, Michelle shares her raw, emotional, and at times, humorous journey. This book is her way of processing her thoughts, feelings, and insights about what happened, what she went through, and what it’s like to be on the other side. It’s about overcoming adversity by channeling your inner strength, maintaining a positive attitude, requiring the same of those around you, and fighting your way through. It’s about self-motivation, acceptance, and inspiration on the road to healing and inner peace.

Michelle Sandlin is an award-winning writer, widely known for her journalistic accomplishments, as well as for her compelling storytelling, poetry, and creative musings. She spent the better part of the past decade as a freelance writer and columnist. During that time she penned a weekly column for the Houston Chronicle, which was published from 2013 through 2020. Her work has also been featured in The Houston Business Journal, Mobility Magazine, and various other publications.

249 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 9, 2024

Reviews

[Jacqueline A Jenvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Cancer Don’t Care” is an inspiring and powerful book. Michelle beautifully crafts the story of her cancer journey, from discovery, to diagnosis, to treatment and beyond with brutal honesty, humility, but also humour. The author is also very candid and does not shy away from discussing any aspect of her treatment. Throughout her ordeal you are with her, breathless by all the lows and cheering with all the triumphs. Michelle’s perspective is truly insightful, providing valuable information for anyone who is blindsided by this traumatic diagnosis. Her positive attitude is admirable and her ferocious will to beat this cruel disease is quite remarkable. I would recommend this book whole heartedly, but especially to anyone who needs to be inspired before they embark on their own cancer journey. Cancer Don’t Care but the author does!!!

[Judith A. Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

For anyone who has been through their own nightmare of a cancer diagnosis or has a friend or loved one who has gone through this horrific experience, this book is a must read! Michelle has captured her memoir so eloquently through her riveting and emotional content in "Cancer Don't Care." It's a page turner filled with highs, lows, and even humorous accounts of her day-to-day journey from diagnosis to the finish line. She made it easy for me to "hear and understand" just how she felt physically, spiritually, and emotionally throughout her ordeal. Her "you never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have" (Bob Marley quote) mentality, is captivating. Whatever painful or unpleasant experience you may be dealing with, this book will leave you filled with hope, gratitude, and appreciation. Thank you, Michelle!

Judy Gray
Columbus, OH

[Sylvia Prussack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Could Not Put This Down

I was totally into this book from first sentence! I knew Michelle wrote beautiful poems, but this book beat it all! I cried a lot reading what she went through knowing it must have been hell! Thank you Michelle, you are one strong Lady!

[Susette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michelle’s journey through breast cancer as written in this memoir is incredibly emotional. Michelle captures all the emotions while giving the reader information about details through her diagnosis, treatment, and victory over breast cancer. I know Michelle and followed her journey on social media. Cancer affects us all, whether as a bystander, caregiver, or patient. I encourage everyone to read it no matter how cancer has been a part of your life.

[Cathey Nickell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this memoir in one day! I love Michelle’s positive message to keep moving your body (no matter what), stay the course (even when it's hard), advocate for yourself as a patient, and trust that there is life after cancer. I feel encouraged after reading her story, as if everything is going to be okay.

[Jim Lynch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been well acquainted with Michelle for years now. LinkedIn and Facebook friends with shared interests. The book reflected on the fears, thoughts, feelings both emotional and physical, in an honest unfiltered descript fashion. I have shared the book and connected Michelle with two women friends of mine who are in that same journey or have been through it as well. Michelle has inspired them, has inspired me, with two stage one cancers diagnosed over four years ago...and being a drummer of 57 years, her finding solace in rhythms and release through the practice pad. Her support structure of her brother and husband Kenny, along with her deceased mother and grandmother, was a blessing and Michelle put it all into words that shared the feelings, strengths, discomforts, sorrows, and the whole shebang of the treatment path itself. I finished the book finally and recently brought it to a female friend of mine, my age, who is currently going through both chemo and radiation; hoping it will provide some positive vibe or energy to Colleen as she goes through a similar journey. This is a "pay it forward" book.

[Eli Krichevsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

It took a lot of courage to fight the disease, a lot of love to get through it all, and a lot of integrity to share the story in its fullest. Read it twice. The author is a very brave person indeed. And a talented narrator, too - never a dull moment. More exciting than many a thriller.
The book is anything but self-congratulatory, giving credit to everyone who supported Michelle all the way to her victory.
Wholeheartedly recommended!

[Ki · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'm glad the author is well, but that said, her book is not good. It's a self-published vanity project of interest mostly to family, friends and Peloton. It did nothing for me except to affirm my decision to not purchase self-published books. And what's with the strange cover photo? Is it supposed to be funny or creepy?

[Deborah Downes · Rating 4 out of 5]

A raw, emotional, and inspiring breast cancer journey.

[Michelle Sandlin]

It's me...Michelle Sandlin...the Author: This is the book I wished someone would have given me when I was diagnosed with breast cancer.