All the Things I Wish I Knew When I Had Cancer

By Rachel Shur

Everything You Need to Know about Beating Cancer (But Didn''t Even Know to Ask) When Rachel was diagnosed with a rare - and terminal - form of cancer (and given only a ten percent chance of surviving even her first visit to the hospital) she went in an instant from a carefree twenty-six-year-old young woman to someone who had to suddenly make the most profound and complex legal, moral, medical and practical decisions humanly possible. Not only didn''t Rachel know the answers; often she didn''t even know the questions. When Rachel got well, she decided to help others who suddenly find themselves in that position and started the non-profit United Cancer Advocacy Action Network (UCAAN). Since its inception, UCAAN has helped tens of thousands of people navigate the way through the process and to live longer and healthier lives. In 2014, Rachel Shur, Cancer Survivor Extraordinaire was recognized and commended by President Barack Obama with the National Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her work with UCAAN. While the topic may sound depressing, All the things i wish i knew when i had Cancer is as joyous and life-affirming as is Rachel herself. *A Portion of the book proceeds benefit UCAAN, United Cancer Advocacy Action Network, a grassroots, 501c3 non-profit organization. Rachel had a very dangerous type of leukemia and for 3-4 weeks we didn''t know if she was going to make it out of ICU. She did and when she woke up we found out why... She has an incredible fighting spirit and a love of life which she then turned into helping others make it through cancer. I am proud to have been her doctor and happy to see this book come out. ~ Dr. Pablo Parker MD, City of Hope Medical Center. I first met Rachel when she was admitted into the hospital. I was pretty sure she was at death''s door. But Rachel was a fighter. She fooled us all! I believe that she wasn''t needed in heaven as much as she was needed here on earth to help cancer warriors. And so began an amazing story by an amazing survivor. ~ Lois Goodstein, R.N., Discharge Planner Rachel and I were high school friends and reconnected after she survived terminal cancer twice and started a nonprofit organization focused on helping cancer patients. I was so impressed with her story and the nonprofit''s focus that I immediately started volunteering. I would listen in awe to Rachel speaking with cancer warriors and providing them information tailored to their diagnosis and individual needs. Rachel''s desire for others to not have to experience the life altering negative consequences of surviving cancer have made her an inspiration and has given life to a nonprofit that touches the lives of so many. ~Jessica Brandonisio, UCAAN Supporter, Board Member & Dear Friend Rachel is one of the most compassionate and caring people I have met. As a result of her personal experiences during her cancer treatments and as a two time survivor, she has taken caring to another level by dedicating her life to helping others in need of support during cancer treatments. The simplicity of supporting people through customized resources that help provide rides to treatments, groceries and services not covered by healthcare and even friendship are what make Rachel and her nonprofit, UCAAN, such an amazing gift to the community . ~ Dr. Kimberley Bennett DNM I met Rachel while she was a patient who battled cancer. I used to see firsthand how she made friends easily with other patients & gave them encouraging words while they waited to see their doctor. She has emerged not just as a survivor, but a compassionate advocate. Her caring nature extends beyond her own journey, tirelessly finding resources, providing support, and sharing her inspiring story. Rachel embodies resilience, offering a guiding light for those navigating the challenging path of cancer. ~ Sallie Godoy, Retired Oncology Nurse

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CTK1BFMF
• ISBN13: 9798877651777
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"