Cancerventures: Tales of a Diagnosed Woman

Cancerventures Endorsements…

“In a world inundated with pink ribbons, idealized survivors, and best-case-scenario stories, ‘Cancerventures’ unapologetically reveals the hard realities and less discussed topics facing women with breast cancer. With wit and refreshing honesty, Sheryle Cruse takes readers along for the rollercoaster ride that is diagnosis and treatment. Her hard-earned wisdom is paired with empowerment for the reader to define her own best path through treatment and into survivorship. ‘Cancerventures’ holds meaningful insights for patients, caregivers, friends, and family—as well as for medical professionals.”

–Jenny Cook, BSW, MA, OTR/L – Program Manager, Firefly Sisterhood: a one-to-one peer mentoring program for women facing breast cancer

“Sheryle Cruse’s ‘Cancerventures: Tales of a Diagnosed Woman’ gives an insightful, quirky and often raw look at her cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. This book is entertaining and full of wit yet truthful and direct. Sheryle guides you through the ups and downs of being diagnosed with breast cancer, all while serving as an advocate and companion.”

— Sarah J. Manes, MS, CCLS, Vice President, Angel Cancer Foundation

"I was inspired by how Cruse's 'Cancerventures' boldly unpacks the insane experience that cancer is.  And not in the way that so many others have, her take is honest and at times brutal.  An honesty that every person facing cancer deserves.  I also deeply appreciated the stories about her husband and caregiver.  That's a perspective I believe everyone would benefit learning more about (cancer or not) because it's not a matter of if you'll become a caregiver.  It's a matter of when."

—Kyle Woody, Co-Founder and Director, Jack’s Caregiver Coalition, a non-profit on a mission to improve the way men think, feel, and act in their role as a cancer caregiver.