This week I met a young cancer survivor. Her name is Melinda Marchiano and she's 16 years old. She was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma when she was 13. At the cancer center's breast cancer survivors support group meeting this week, Melinda spoke about her story. What an amazing young lady. Very funny, and very inspiring. We were all given a copy of her book, Grace ~ a child's intimate journey through cancer and recovery. I've only just begun reading it, but after hearing her speak and reading just the beginning of the book, I can't wait to read more about her battle with and recovery from cancer.
If you know a young person who has battled or is going through cancer right now, it's a good book from a young persons perspective. I know there will be heart strings pulled, but she's also very funny and, like me has been able to find a lot of ways to laugh through the tough battle.
Visit her website to find out how to get her book and read more about her. She's also a terrific speaker and has done several speaking engagements to adult and child cancer survivors and she keeps you on the edge of your seat listening to her experiences. I was impressed, proud and inspired by her.
More on Melinda Marchiano at http://site.happyquail.net/
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