"In writing an account of her personal journey, Clare has managed to provide a concise overview grounded in her own experience. This book could make a real difference to other people who have been diagnosed and are going through treatment. She offers dependable and practical advice and suggestions in an easy to read, user-friendly format. The chapters are logically constructed following the cancer pathway; diagnosis, treatment, return to normal life etc. Clare shows that it’s possible to maintain perspective and a sense of humour! Sharing her personal experience and how she coped may bring a sense of relief to people who are feeling frightened or overwhelmed. The message comes across - ‘yes this is difficult but you can get through it, there are lots of things you can do to help yourself, and you are not alone’!”

“I found this book heart warming and useful. Clare describes her treatment and recovery as something that is not anything out of the ordinary and quite manageable. Having had breast cancer myself the book would be a welcome read for anyone who has recently been diagnosed, and it will help to make the difficult situation less scary.” 

Clare has written a well thought out and thought provoking book which follows her personal journey from discovering she has breast cancer, treatment and recovery. I would highly recommend any newly diagnosed patients flicking through and using Clare's tips. The useful advice is transferable whatever one's diagnosis and how to manage the appointments, hospital visits and stays along with treatment is all invaluable at such a traumatic time. Clare talks about how she managed to work and continue her business, however regardless of her fortitude even if one wasn't to work, the practicalities that Clare covers will mirror everyone's way of life. Downloaded on kindle it is a bargain, but a hard copy would be useful in cancer clinic waiting rooms.

This is a really excellent book. Well written in short easy chapters it provides sensible advice and reassuring comments for any one dealing with Cancer, whether you are the patient, carer, friend or family . Clare has written of her experience with clarity and common sense, her book is informative & interesting and full of positivity. I would thoroughly recommend this book.

I came across this book whilst looking for answers on how to deal with a health diagnosis of my own, and I'm very glad I did! As an example, my own illness is not cancer related but does entail numerous visits to hospitals, doctors etc., so Clare's advice on how do deal with these is immensely helpful. I also found the chapter on telling people especially valuable. I am usually wary of books which detail an author's 'journey' as they can come across either 'poor me' or 'Aren't I wonderful?'. That is most definitely not the case with this book. Clare's positivity shines through throughout the book, as does her can-do attitude. All in all, an excellent read that I thoroughly recommend.

This is a wonderful, honest, practical, and beautiful book that sheds light on the ups and downs and challenges of working through cancer. It is largely drawn from Clare's own experiences with breast cancer, but applies to so many others. I cannot recommend this book enough!