- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
A portion of the proceeds from every purchase of the book will be donated to Bowel Cancer UK (reg. Charity no: 1071038).
David, also known as Dar, was a 47-year-old male cancer patient who thought he had a bothersome tummy ache. That tummy ache turned out to be colorectal cancer. This book documents his journey from feeling poorly to going to the GP and ultimately learning that he has descending colon cancer.
And all the SH!T that brings with it.
David started writing diary entries as a form of journalling. At the time, he was awaiting his diagnosis, and initially, it served as a simple yet powerful tool to help him navigate his overwhelming emotions. Putting his thoughts on paper became a sanctuary where he could express his fears and hopes freely, supporting his mental health during a time when he felt completely out of control.
As David progressed through his experiences, he reflected on how the intimate journalling practice profoundly impacted his well-being. It helped him articulate feelings he had previously struggled to express, fostering a crucial connection to himself during that tumultuous period.
Now, he shares these diaries with you, dear reader, in the hope that it provides support and perspective to those facing similar challenges or those supporting someone who is.
This book is a resource for everyone – whether you are facing cancer or supporting a loved one on their journey. We sincerely hope that within these pages, you will find insights, comfort and understanding about this complex disease and its often overwhelming impact on our lives.
Each shared story and lesson learned can be a beacon of hope and support during an incredibly challenging time.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Forewords
- Preface
- About Me
- Thanks You
- Contents
- The day everything changed
- 1 December 2024 – The colonoscopy
- Waiting – The worst bit?
- The results
- 5 years ago
- Back to the present
- It’s Christmas
- New year, new me?
- All you need is farts…
- A book is born. My decision to tell the world
- Emma’s birthday and the surgery
- The great escape
- In pain and feeling marginalised
- I can’t describe how this will feel
- The phone call
- Stress, stress, stress
- The longest month of the year
- He’s lost control
- New dawn fades
- From one bearded man to another
- A new ‘normal’
- Five weeks down, one to go (till I can go for a run)
- Back on the treadmill
- Turning an idea into a reality
- Do not skip this chapter! Important info within
- Chemotherapy looms
- What next?
- Bowel Cancer UK references
- Further reading