Life Is Short—Eat the Donut!
Insights from My Cancer Journey
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The author writes with honesty and humor about her journey with a rare form of blood cancer called Myelodysplastic Syndrome. This is unlike many other cancers because one is on chemo for life, unless a bone marrow transplant can be done. She is also deaf and has a hearing ear dog at her side to share with her all the good and bad times. The essays are short, poignant and describe the roller coaster of her cancer journey. Sometimes you will laugh, other times you will cry and other times you will welcome her advice. She reminds the reader that while eating unhealthy foods is not generally recommended for cancer patients that life is short - so eat the donut!
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In April 2010, Jane Biehl’s life changed forever with a shocking diagnosis: Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). After discovering she had a rare form of blood cancer that required regular chemotherapy treatments and had an average life span of just over one hundred months, Biehl set down an unexpected path where she learned to always eat the donut and never give up hope.
Biehl writes with honesty and humor while sharing personal essays that poignantly describe the roller coaster of her cancer journey over the past eight years. After revealing how she recovered from the shock and numbness and decided to face the reality of living with MDS, Biehl leads others through her experiences as she dealt with the painful and debilitating side effects of her treatments and medications, became her own advocate, developed a love/hate relationship with chemo, embraced the comfort provided by her loyal service dog, and ultimately learned to seize the day. Included are lists of resources on natural treatments, cancer drugs, and organizations that can help.
Life Is Short—Eat the Donut! shares anecdotes and helpful insights gleaned by a cancer survivor that gently remind all of us that life is a precious gift.
About the Author
Jane Biehl, PhD is a former librarian, counselor, and adjunct faculty college teacher who is presently a freelance writer. She has been battling a rare form of cancer with hope and humor for the past eight years. Dr. Biehl currently resides in North Canton, Ohio. This is her third book.