They Call Me The Miracle

Cancer is a major worldwide public health problem and is the second leading cause of death in the United States. In 2018, there were seventeen million new cancer cases and 9.5 million cancer deaths worldwide. Seemingly, everyone has been affected by or knows of someone who is affected by the disease.In 2004, doctors discovered that Carmen Rice had a stage 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme brain tumor, one of the deadliest of all cancers-the same cancer which killed John McCain, Edward Kennedy, and Beau Biden. After being diagnosed with a glioblastoma tumor, twenty-nine-year-old Brittany Maynard made headline news when she moved to Oregon to die with dignity.Carmen's doctor gave her six months to live, but with her faith in God and tenacious spirit, Carmen just kept beating the odds.After all these years, Carmen is "off the map" and into uncharted territory. They Call Me "The Miracle" is her story.Advance Praise of They Call Me "The Miracle":In times such as these when so many people need hope, They Call Me "The Miracle" is the testament that with faith, grit, and a positive attitude, you can conquer mountains.Ernest Ngo MDFACRO, Radiation OncologistThey Call Me "The Miracle" is a powerful account of Carmen's battle with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), a malignant form of brain cancer. Carmen's journey dealing, fighting, and living with GBM is both inspiring and engaging. It is a thoughtful work that tells of one brave, passionate, spiritual, and caring character of a fighter/survivor whom we've all come to admire and respect! I am proud to have worked with Carmen these last several years. This book helps us both learn and admire what it will take to beat cancer and what she's done to promote and advocate for cancer awareness and cancer research that will benefit future cancer patients.Dr. Sujuan BaPresident and Chief Executive OfficerNational Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR)This book is a real page turner. They Call Me "The Miracle" will be very helpful for many people struggling with cancer and other health challenges. What a story!Les Christie, DMinTrinity International University,Former chair of youth ministry William Jessup University