One Path Among Many: a cancer patient's experiences and insights about his personal journey - Paperback

by Robert Koshinskie (Author)

"One Path Among Many is a first-hand, practical account of what a patient will likely experience on their cancer journey with valuable suggestions, tips, and sources for finding specific information." - Steven Merlin, pancreatic cancer survivor and Outreach Chair for the New Jersey affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

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You have just been diagnosed with cancer and in an instant your world falls away. Your initial reaction is shock and disbelief. Perhaps you misheard or maybe the diagnosis is wrong? You ask for confirmation and are assured that, unfortunately, you have cancer.

You ask, "Why me, what did I do to deserve cancer?" You wonder what you will encounter in the weeks and months ahead, and if you'll be able to do what needs to be done. This is the start of your personal journey with cancer.

This book is about my journey with pancreatic cancer. Part explanation and part meditation, I hope my story provides you with some useful answers and insights. Inside I discuss in plain English:

• What cancer is and why pancreatic cancer is particularly difficult to detect early and treat effectively
• Various procedures to diagnose and monitor cancer
• My personal encounter with cancer, including initial signs and diagnosis
• The chemotherapy I'm receiving during a typical two-week cycle of treatment and its common side-effects
• Some bumps in the road that I've experienced during my chemotherapy
• Patient portals and phone apps that help keep you and your caregivers in touch with your medical team
• Planning documents like Last Will and Advanced Healthcare Directive, and various suggested references
• Emotional, religious and philosophical perspectives
• My thoughts about a mental attitude that has helped me deal with my diagnosis and prognosis, and to continue moving forward.

Follow me to learn more about my journey after the publication of this book at - https: //www.caringbridge.org/visit/robertkoshinskie

========== Early Reviews

"A pancreatic cancer patients' personal journey from diagnoses to treatment filled with valuable insights, detailed explanations and helpful tips on coping and living with cancer. The author entwines his views on religion and philosophy with his diagnoses, adding a thought-provoking dimension to the book. A must read!!! " -- Karen T.