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Cancer survivor Chris Geiger has released The Cancer Survivors Club; a collection of truly inspirational, uplifting and assuring survival stories. These stories were submitted from readers of his regular newspaper columns and in response to the worldwide publication of his ‘Guinness World Record’ newspaper article; together with his radio tour.

When first diagnosed with cancer, Chris spent hours scouring bookshops, desperately hunting for books written by people who had fought and survived cancer. “Most of the books I found had been ghost written for film stars. The majority dedicated considerable time to mentioning their celebrity friends or the location of their next film, yet spent little or no time describing their treatment and more importantly how they survived” Chris Geiger said.

The main focus of The Cancer Survivors Club is to help, encourage and inspire people touched by cancer. In addition it provides current sufferers with a distraction from the worries of daily treatment, by encouraging them think about life once they’ve become a survivor and kicked the disease. One of the ways is for patients to start writing their story while still receiving treatment, detailing their experiences. Ultimately Chris Geiger wants patients to make it their goal to become a member of The Cancer Survivors Club and have their story published.

Unfortunately cancer affects everyone; worldwide there are around 12.7 million new cases diagnosed each year. Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. Chris Geiger had to endure two years of cancer treatment, which included a number of operations, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant before he was finally in remission.

The Cancer Survivors Club is an invaluable read for cancer sufferers, their families and friends. These poignant personal accounts from normal people, demonstrate an extraordinary determination to survive against the odds. It proves with survival rates doubling, anything is possible.

Chris Geiger wants to encourage cancer survivors to become ambassadors, by using their experience to support and inspire other people who are currently receiving treatment; until they too become survivors.

The Cancer Survivors Club has an excellent mix of stories, from the most common cancer, to the rarest. Some of the cancer types mentioned are brain, bowel, breast, pancreatic, testicular, leukaemia, nNasal, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP).

Pseudomyxoma Survivor Dave’s journey with pseudomyxoma peritonei, which he has documented in his blog, started with a burst appendix and is included in this inspirational collection. It is amazing that this rare cancer has been included in this collection and will be invaluable for increasing awareness. Also included in the book are a number of Chris Geiger’s cheerful columns, which include a humorous account of a prostate examination and the dangers of getting sunburnt on a crowded beach.

“Anyone reading this book can’t fail to gain strength and encouragement from the stories within this book.” Chris said. During the increasing years Chris Geiger has been in remission, he has met and spoken with many newly diagnosed cancer sufferers.
“I soon discovered how invigorated and inspired patients became by simply talking with a cancer survivor who understands first-hand how they are feeling.” Chris said.

“I’m hoping ‘The Cancer Survivors Club’ will leave everyone touched by cancer beaming with a renewed determination to survive. “Sadly I didn’t have room for all my newspaper columns, perhaps that’s another book or two someday.” Chris said.

About The Author

Chris Geiger splits his time between Bristol in the UK and Delray Beach, USA. In 2011, he won the ‘Columnist of the Year’ award, sponsored by EDF Energy, for the numerous light-hearted newspaper columns, publicising the disease and cancer charities. Other projects to raise awareness include writing a newspaper feature on World Cancer Day, in which he received a Guinness World Record for ‘Most Published Newspaper Article’. He also writes regular columns, voluntarily for both local and national newspapers.