The Comedian vs Cancer: The Show Must Go On

by Daniel Stolfi

In March of 2008, a tumour the size of a grapefruit was found resting on twenty-five-year-old actor and comedian Daniel Stolfi's heart. The diagnosis: stage III acute non-Hodgkin's T-lymphoblastic lymphoma, an aggressive form of cancer that would require equally aggressive chemotherapy treatment over the next two years of his life. Funny, right? In this engagingly witty, raw, inspirational, heartfelt and hilarious memoir, Stolfi recounts his unique experience of battling through two years of treatment while finding humour, hope and love in places he never could have imagined. Stolfi takes the reader on a roller-coaster ride of emotions, delving into relationships, family, career and the challenges of navigating the healthcare system at the ripe old age of twenty-five. He reveals who he was before the Big C, what led him to his diagnosis and how he got through it all with the support of his family, friends and his desire to get on stage and make people laugh again. In The Comedian vs Cancer, Stolfi shows us that determination, humour and love can get you through any of the adversities life may throw your way.

352 pages, Hardcover

Published January 12, 2022

About the author

Daniel Stolfi is an award-winning actor, writer, comedian, producer and author of The Comedian vs Cancer. He is a graduate of the University of Guelph Theatre program, the Second City Conservatory program and studied comedy in New York City at the Upright Citizens Brigade. For the stage, Daniel has written and produced four original plays. Most notably, his Canadian Comedy Award–winning one-person show, Cancer Can't Dance Like This, which toured across the country, playing in almost every major city in Canada, while raising over $100,000 for cancer-related charities.

Daniel has performed on stages all over North America and can be seen in award-winning television shows and films on networks such as: CBC, Netflix, Amazon, USA Network and BBC America.

Daniel currently resides in Toronto and lives with his wonderful wife and producing partner Jennifer De Lucia, their super-cute dog, Pacino Stolfi, and the love of their lives, Etta Rose Stolfi.

"The Comedian vs Cancer" is Daniel's first book.

Reviews

[Dean Buchanan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Comedian vs. Cancer is a fantastic book. Daniel Stolfi took his 2 year battle with cancer and made art. It's about cancer but funny, honest, and revealing. I purchased my copy on Amazon. Get yours today.

[Daniel Stolfi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The hardcover is just as good if not better than the soft cover! 5 out of 5 stars for this one too! WOW. I love myself! Seriously, please get a copy of my book and read it. I'll be your best friend. https://amazon.ca/dp/0228863279