What I Wish I Knew Before Cancer

In What I Wish I Knew Before Cancer: A Young Man's Memoir, Nicholas Steven Parscale shares his experience with battling cancer. Since his diagnosis of pineoblastoma in 2016 at the age of 10, Nicholas has experienced numerous highs and lows, pain and excitement, and relapses and new treatments. Throughout his journey, he has maintained a positive attitude and has learned a great deal about cancer and resilience. In this book, Nicholas's goal is to share what he has learned over the past several years with other children facing the same disease. His hope is that by reading this book and studying his suggestions and experiences, children with cancer and their families can be just a bit more prepared for the long road ahead of them.

• Observe Nicholas's cancer journey, and see how cancer is a winding road with ups and downs
• Discover how adopting a positive mindset and attitude truly transforms a dreadful situation and aids in coping with changes
• Study answers to common questions that may be asked by children, along with their parents and friends, who are having their first experiences with cancer, and receive support in the form of Nicholas's real-life story
• Feel inspired by the challenges overcome by Nicholas and his family
• Take a close look at the different treatments and opportunities available to children with cancer

Contents:
Chapter 1: Some Birthday Surprise
Chapter 2: The Best Medicine of All
Chapter 3: What Is Cancer, Anyway?
Chapter 4: Going Into Whatever's Up Next
Chapter 5: Take Charge of Pain
Chapter 6: You're Not Alone
Chapter 7: Special Opportunities
Chapter 8: Here We Go Again
Chapter 9: Living Now and for the Future
Afterword
Appendix A: Dr. Ginn's Notes
Appendix B: My Cancer Treatment Timetable