Bitter and Sweet A Family's Journey with Cancer
A cancer diagnosis changes the lives of the patient and their family forever. In this outstanding book, the Thiel-Colvin clan did a wonderful job of describing the practical issues of dealing with a diagnosis of advanced, incurable cancer, as well as demonstrating the transformation of love, life, and family that can occur during this difficult time. They have provided a wealth of information on navigating the frightening and often confusing information about cancer.          William G. Cance, M.D., Surgeon-in-Chief, Roswell Park Cancer Institute"Bitter and Sweet" describes the struggle of terminal illness - a journey with meandering paths of hope, suffering, shared love and grace; a paradox of selfless giving in the midst of profound loss. The story is wonderfully honest and powerfully human - its message serves as a reminder of the redemptive and life affirming essence of love, even in the context of dying.Christopher Kerr, M.D., Ph.D.Chief Medical OfficerThe Center for Hospice and Palliative Care"Bitter and Sweet" is an inspirational chronicle of a brave fight against cancer. It is also the love story of Tim and his wife Darcy in the midst of crisis... The journey is told through intersecting narratives. The result is a display of a shared life of love and deeds that transcends time... Most importantly, this work affirms that death is not the only certainty. The more comforting certainties are Love, Faith, and the knowledge that "There is much good in this world: much, much, much!!"Yuman Fong, MDProfessor of SurgeryMemorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center