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Rise: Living Life Over Cancer
Inspiring Hope & Defying Limits
by
Betty Jean Aucoin
Am I going to die? This is the first question Betty Jean Aucoin asks when diagnosed with recurrent stage IV breast cancer. No, her doctors tell her. But your journey ahead will be one without a cure at this time. Over the past twenty-five years, there has been a significant increase in the diagnosis of cancer and chronic pain. Almost everyone has either been diagnosed or knows someone who has been. Conventional treatment plans have primarily focused on using drugs to combat and reverse cancer and chronic pain. However, many of these medications come with serious side effects and do not address patients' holistic needs involving the mind, body, heart, and spirit. When Betty Jean was diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time, she realized she needed to explore additional options beyond her medications. Determined to find a way to reverse her diagnosis, she began researching a multi-faceted approach to healing. This is the story of her remarkable journey - an engaging and informative blend of memoir and self-help that emphasizes the importance of an integrative approach to cancer treatment and overall well-being. Topics include healthy eating, exercise, self-care, mindfulness, travel, and the support of family and friends. Each piece of advice is made practical and personal, grounded in the author’s study of healing practices. You can thrive while living life over cancer!
As a healthcare professional, I highly recommend this book to all cancer patients. Betty Jean has created an uplifting and practical guide for navigating the cancer journey. Her detailed account of her own experiences and the lessons she learned is truly inspirational. - Carmen O’Neill, MD, CCFP
Betty Jean Aucoin is an educator, wellness coach, author, and entrepreneur living with stage IV breast cancer. A graduate of St. Francis Xavier University, she has thirty-one years of experience as a teacher, principal, coordinator of professional learning, and adjunct professor. She also founded Aucoin Leadership Consulting to offer leadership sessions across Canada. As a certified yoga and mindfulness instructor, she promotes resilience and overall well-being through her blog, Living Life Over Cancer. An avid cook and traveller, she shares stories and recipes from her adventures. Betty Jean lives in beautiful Nova Scotia with her husband, Raymond, and their dog, Tavis. Find out more about Betty Jean at livinglifeovercancer.com
Contributors
- Author
- Betty Jean Aucoin
- Editor
- Toni Maggio