About the Book

 Here's a bit about the book, just to whet your appetite.

Forward by Professor Peter Weightman BA, PhD, F. Inst. P., cancer research scientist, Physics Department, University of Liverpool.

 The “Patient Voice” is becoming increasingly important in cancer research. Funding bodies, such as Cancer Research UK and the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHCR) now require applications for grants to include a patient representative in their research teams. These patient representatives can provide useful insights into the relative importance of different aspects of a research programme that would not be obvious to clinicians and scientist who are focused on technical aspect of the research.

Recently sufferers from cancer have begun to go public with their experiences and this sharing of experience can offer insight, advice and sometimes hope, to fellow sufferers. Brian’s book is a detailed and honest account of the development of his cancer, or more accurately cancers. One thing that comes out very clearly from his book is the complexity of addressing the many different aspects of his diseases. The health service, although staffed with able, committed and over stretched practitioners is not able to offer a “joined up” approach to disease management. The only person who can join things up is the patient and Brian has mastered this art.     

Endorsements
Brian Holley charts a harrowing, courageous and informative course in this compelling book about living with cancer. His personal tale is more than a critique of the established medical system. He offers insight, encouragement and hope to those willing to take charge of their own health. Of course, this does not mean ignoring one’s doctors. It means intelligently consulting various traditions and experts who treat the whole person. Brian does not lay down a specific path for those facing a medical crisis, but rather, an approach to dealing with chronic disease with openness and grace.
Tim Ward is the author of Indestructible You: Building a Self that Can’t Be Broken

Brian Holley has written a fascinating and entertaining account of his own difficult journey with the health system in the UK. He has explored many alternatives to the traditional allopathic treatments and dives into the new science which is showing the veracity and effectiveness of many holistic therapies that have been practiced down the centuries. Written with a light and deft touch, Holley explains his MEDS regimen for cancer (Mind, Exercise, Diet, Support) and gives helpful practices to aid the reader. A helpful and insightful read for anyone diagnosed with or supporting someone with cancer.
Revd Don MacGregor, author of Christianity Expanding: Into Universal Spirituality

Brian Holley’s attitude in treating cancer cells as friends that need to be healed, rather than enemies to be attacked is revolutionary.  It flies in the face of the allopathic treatments offered in most western hospitals. He provides readers with a cornucopia of choices available to either support chemo and radiation, or as alternative treatments.  It takes much work and experimentation to discover what works for each of us, but the improved quality of life this alternative road offers is indisputable. Brian’s book provides a path for new hope and life in the face of despair.
Kirsten Ebson, Cancer patient, Vancouver

As a carer of a recently diagnosed cancer patient, I found so much in this book that makes good sense in all aspects of this illness.  Perhaps most importantly, developing a positive attitude and where to find the right support that best suits you. No better example of this than Brian himself.
E. Webster, Wife and carer of a cancer patient, U.K.