IGNORANCE AND FEAR: A Personal Battle Against Bowel Cancer : Why Not Me?

In this highly personal account the author shares his experience (pre- and post-diagnosis) of bowel cancer - the UK's second biggest cancer killer.

He tackles this taboo subject head-on and takes the reader on his journey from initial symptoms to medical investigations, surgery, infection and, ultimately, a challenging chemotherapy regime. Written in a compelling style, his words are engaging and will mean so much more than a book authored by a medical expert. His experiences are described intimately and with feeling and, most surprisingly, with some much-needed humour and light relief.



In intimate detail he shares what persuaded him to seek medical help, his fears, and the support he received from medical staff at each step of his harrowing experience. The reader also learns how his nearest and dearest were affected, and how the kindness of close friends eased his anguish.

The author's honest insights into this cruellest of illnesses will, he hopes, help others to be less ignorant and fearful of the symptoms and treatment accompanying this affliction.

We all know that cancer does not discriminate. It affects young and old, black and white, gay or straight, absolutely anyone. A question many will ask is 'why me?' when the question one should actually ask is 'why not me?'.