Why do we get cancer? Is it all just carcinogens and unlucky genetics? The answer is no. This book delves into the underlying reasons why some of us get cancer while others do not and explains many of the mysteries of why we get sick. Why is a cancer diagnosis a death sentence for some and a life-changing opportunity for others? What allows some people when given weeks or days to live to be happy and healthy for decades to come? Most importantly what lessons can we learn from those who have beat