I bought this two days after my dad's diagnosis, when I couldn't even pronounce the name of his cancer. The first chapter alone helped me stop spiraling—it just explained what the cells are doing, without any of the scary jargon my doctor used. It's not sugary, it's not doom-and-gloom, it's like a friend telling you the truth so you can breathe again. I only wish it was longer.

This guide is the first thing that made me feel like I wasn't alone. I was diagnosed as stage 4 and had no idea what questions to ask anyone. The chapter on tests and the one listing questions for the doctor gave me the courage to actually speak up in my appointments. It's warm, it's honest, and it doesn't sugarcoat anything. I've already told my oncology nurse about it.