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Battling Cancer
Hope and Inspiration for the Journey Ahead

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In Battling Cancer: Hope and Inspiration for the Journey Ahead, author and cancer survivor Penelope Cortez delivers a heartfelt and empowering guide for those diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones. Drawing from her own life-altering diagnosis and recovery, Penelope shares hard-won insights on navigating treatment, coping with fear, and finding strength in faith and resilience.

Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been struggling with cancer for some time, Penelope’s message is clear: Cancer doesn't define you. Instead, it can open the door to a new way of living—with strength, purpose, and hope.

Each year, more than 20 million people around the world hear the life-changing words, “You have cancer.” The emotional toll can be overwhelming—fear, confusion, and uncertainty often follow. But in the midst of the storm, this powerful new book is offering something essential: hope.

Inside you’ll discover

Coping strategies for cancer diagnosis and managing fear, grief, and uncertainty
Faith-based encouragement to build spiritual strength during tough times
Cancer nutrition and wellness tips to support physical and emotional healing
Real-world insights on navigating treatment decisions
Motivation and Christian inspiration from a survivor who’s walked the path

More than just a memoir, Battling Cancer is a transformative resource—one that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of healing. Penelope gently walks readers through the practical challenges of treatment, while also exploring deeper themes of purpose and inner renewal. With warmth and honesty, she emphasizes the importance of nutrition, exercise, mental wellness, and spiritual grounding.

Perfect for:

Those diagnosed with cancer (all types including breast cancer, colon, lung, and prostate)
Family, friends, and caregivers looking for ways to support those diagnosed
Churches, cancer support groups and ministries seeking cancer resources
Anyone seeking faith-filled Christian encouragement

Released at a time when cancer cases continue to rise globally, Battling Cancer offers a much-needed message of encouragement and faith. Through her uplifting perspective and candid storytelling, Cortez reminds readers that even in the face of adversity, there is still room for hope, healing, and transformation.