Synopses & Reviews
Lively artwork brings welcomed humor tocancer patientsEach year, hundreds of thousands of cancer patientsundergo chemotherapy, and the first question they usuallyask is, “Will I lose my hair?” The answer is, “Yes,”and with that answer comes fear, apprehension, and ahost of negatives related to self-image and self-confidence.
Chemo and Me emphasizes the positive. Its message isthat hair loss is not as devastating as youmight expect. Each turn of the page comes with abright, colorful illustration designed to bring a smile ora laugh, helping diffuse some of the fear and apprehensionfor people facing chemotherapy and hair loss.From first-hand experience, Tani C. Miller lets youknow that hair loss can actually bring about positivechanges and give you a new outlook on life. Thisfeel-good book highlights the importance of letting goand allowing others to be helpful through treatment.
“I guess a part of me thought people were going toreject me when I lost my hair, but instead I foundthem to be incredibly kind. I began to see my illnessas having a purpose. It wasnt completely about me.It gave others a chance to shine and feel good aboutthemselves.”
from the book
Synopsis
A unique, engaging, and encouraging offering of one cancer patients hair-loss experience, this book is written for those about to undergo chemotherapy as well as for cancer patients themselves whove endured the ordeal. Each turn of the page comes with a bright, colorful illustration designed to bring a smile or a laugh, helping diffuse some of the fear and apprehension for people facing chemotherapy and hair loss. This feel-good book relates that hair loss can actually bring about positive changes and a new outlook on life, as well as highlighting the importance of letting go and allowing others to be helpful through treatment.
About the Author
Tani C. Miller is a writer, illustrator, and breast cancer survivor. She lives in Ormond Beach, Florida.