Faith, Hope, and Cancer was written by Carol Westfahl and details her experience and the lessons she learned while battling cancer. Carol was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in early 1996 — at the time, it seemed like a certain death sentence.
The book was published in 2006 and was the realization of a commitment Carol made when her cancer returned in 2002. She was determined for something good to come from her cancer experience. Although the book details her experiences, it is not simply an autobiographical account — it is written in a format meant to benefit a patient, or anyone who has a loved one who has been diagnosed with cancer.
Carol passed away on March 14, 2011, after living 15 years from her original diagnosis. Her son, Steve, has kept this site and her book in print as a living memorial to her desire to help others through their own cancer journeys.
“So read what Carol has to say and use her as a role model for change and healing. She has created a guidebook for cancer patients.”
— Bernie S. Siegel, M.D., author of Love, Medicine and Miracles, from the Foreword
What Readers Have Said
“If you or a loved one has experienced a diagnosis of cancer, you’ll benefit greatly on that journey from the companionship provided by Carol Westfahl in her book ‘Faith, Hope, & Cancer, A Survivor’s Tips.’ Through her personal and honest sharing, you will discover that even though ‘normal has changed,’ as Carol phrased it, there remains much hope and joy. God be with you on your journey.”
— Pastor Steven Solberg
“Her story offers a phenomenal lifeline to us and those we love. … This is a beautiful, strong, and inspirational book.”
— Karen Howland, Holistic Nurse and Author
Book Details
Title: Faith, Hope, and Cancer: A Survivor’s Tips
Author: Carol Westfahl
Foreword: Bernie S. Siegel, M.D.
Preface: Judith B. Krings, Ph.D.
Published: 2006 by Radiant Heart Press, Madison, Wisconsin
ISBN-13: 978-1-59598-037-3
ISBN-10: 1-59598-037-7
Library of Congress Control Number: 2006932173
Cover art: Jessica Lehry Miller, the author’s granddaughter
This is Carol Westfahl’s 2006 book, not the similarly titled memoir by another author. You can also follow it on the Faith, Hope, and Cancer by Carol Westfahl Facebook page.