CancerCompass message board discussion started by SurvivorAuthor on 2/24/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,21293,0.htm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I am a colorectal cancer survivor celebrating my 13th year in remission.  I have just published my first book entitled "The Ultimate Challenge: Surviving Cancer".  My hope is that the book, which reflects my personal experiences throughout my ordeal with cancer, brings information, hope and encouragement to as many cancer patients and their care givers as possible.  The book is available on most online bookstores including Barnes and Noble, Borders and Amazon.com.  Just do a search for Jerry Padavano and my book will come up.  I wish you all good health! SynopsisOf all the words in the English language, probably no other conjures more fear and dread than "cancer." Jerry Padavano knows this well. He was happily married with two growing boys and a thriving career when he was diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer in 1990. In this candid and uplifting memoir, Padavano shares the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned while triumphing over cancer.By striking the disease at its weakness- exploiting its inability to cripple love, corrode faith, shatter hope, silence courage, invade the soul, or shut out happy memories-he defeated it. With the comfort and support of family and friends, Padavano worked his way past the numbness, shock, and anger of his diagnosis, through the rigors of therapies, and on to wellness and joy. A victor and survivor, Padavano delivers useful information about coping with the everyday realities of colorectal cancer and its treatment and recovery, including stages, possible therapies and surgery, and products and tips for managing a colostomy. Most importantly, he offers survivors and their caregivers the keys to persevere through the worst of what life has to offer and emerge a better person with a profound appreciation for life and all its gifts. SurvivorAuthor Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Dear Mr. Padavano;I think this is a wonderful idea and wish you well with your book!Have you considered donating any portion of the proceeds towards cancer victims/patients? Should you require any assistance the first ones to enter my mind are the children who are stricken with this disease!Take care;Kevin K. C. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Kevin, thanks for your encouraging note.  I plan to donate funds to the American Cancer Society specifically for outreach and support of patients and their families.  I hope the book reaches as many people as possible.  As a former board member of ACS, I know how the funds are distributed and while marketing and research are important, they need to do more for the patients emotional side.  That is why I wrote my book.  Thanks so much for taking the time to write me. Please pass the information on to anyone you beleive could benefit from it.  All my best, Jerry SurvivorAuthor Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT