WINNER OF WORDS FOR THE WOUNDED BOOK AWARD 2016 and WINNER OF JANEY LOVES 2017 PLATINUM AWARDS (RADIO 2'S JANEY LEE GRACE)
Kathleen Thompson-Medical Doctor, Drug Researcher and Breast Cancer Patient- uses her own cancer experience to guide the reader through diagnosis and treatment, both when things go smoothly, and when they don't.
Recognising that anyone diagnosed with cancer is in a state of shock, she delivers factual information intermingled with her own story, in an easily-digestible, and often amusing format. Each chapter ends with further information sources and a summary.
She explains medical research and how to assess the credibility of the numerous cancer treatment claims, and what we can all do to protect ourselves from cancer.
Using honesty, humour and compassion, she demystifies hospital procedures and treatments and empowers the reader to TAKE CONTROL, so they can work with their doctors to achieve best care.

Kathleen Thompson is a doctor-originally a paediatrician, now specialising in pharmaceutical medicines and research. She has two long-suffering children, who patiently tolerate their mother's crazy projects, and rescue her from frequent IT catastrophes.
She enjoys adventures and has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, walked the Camino de Santiago (500 miles) and, cycled through Rajasthan and through the mountains of Kerala. She raised funds for the charity, Women v Cancer, during two of these escapades. When she found she had breast cancer, she believed it had happened for a reason and has written her first book to give the benefit of her experience and knowledge to help others with cancer and their loved ones.