First Survivor: The Impossible Childhood Cancer Breakthrough - Softcover

Unger, Mark

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9781973581352: First Survivor: The Impossible Childhood Cancer Breakthrough
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1973581353 ISBN 13: 9781973581352
Publisher: Independently published, 2018

Synopsis

This is a real life thriller about a family’s battle to save their son from a “zero chance of survival” diagnosis. With the world’s best doctors and the advocacy of his parents, Louis Unger would fight the battle for his young life. His grit and incredible attitude led to a breakthrough that would change how cancer is treated today. This is not a medical journal or a how-to guide. It is a true page-turner that gives you a front row seat to a miraculous story of courage, inspiration and determination.All proceeds from this book will go to the Carrot Seed Foundation where they will be used to fund Neuroblastoma clinical trials and support the children and families who are stricken by this disease.

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About the Author

"Mary Ellen and Mark Unger are parent advocates like I had never seen before or since. Negotiating the complicated world of Pediatric Oncology, the varied clinicians, the medical terminology, multiple medical centers, experimental protocols, and the emotional ups and downs of advanced parenting must have seemed impossible. But the Ungers, not medically trained when they started this journey, took on the challenge and were incredibly effective. Eventually, I think, saving their son's life. Mary Ellen and Mark stand as role models for all parents who advocate for their kids. And they have shown me that effective advocacy is not only important for every parent, but it is possible in any situation. Even the most dire."

Gregory Germain
MD, Pediatrician

From the Back Cover

" It was difficult to believe the tides would change when Louis was unfairly handed a lethal diagnosis, one that resulted in death for all too many innocent children. To be a part of Louis' journey is a privilege I hold dear to my heart... to hold his shining smile up to the children that come after him is a gift unparalleled. As a reader of Louis' story, you too can embrace him, and all that his story represents..."

Kim Kramer MD,
Pediatric Oncologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Publisher
Independently published
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1973581353
ISBN 13 
9781973581352
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
183
Rating
  • 4.33 out of 5 stars
    214 ratings by Goodreads