Hope, Humour, and Persistent Little #%&@ers!

A Memoir of Life, Cancer, and Other Unscheduled Detours

A must-read for people starting out on their cancer journey and for those who are living with, or supporting a loved one through cancer …

‘Cancer is messy, unpredictable, and sometimes darkly funny. Kerry doesn’t shy away from that — instead she takes you with her, showing the chaos, the humour, and the sheer resilience needed to get through. She makes you laugh out loud while reminding you of what really matters: love, perspective, and never losing hope.’ David Downs – cancer survivor, author, patient advocate and ambassador for the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research.

When Kerry Buchanan was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer, she did what any former IT strategist and lifelong optimist might do: she googled, she graphed, she swore (a little), and then she got curious.

In this honest, hilarious, and deeply human collection of reflections, Kerry takes us through scans, surgeries, and the strangeness of living in the ‘grey zone’ between treatment and uncertainty. Along the way, she shares the tools that have helped her survive this far - not just the medicine, but the mindset.

Whether you’re navigating illness, supporting someone who is, or just want to understand what resilience actually looks like, this book will leave you feeling seen, a little braver, and definitely less alone.