Cancer Schmancer

By: Fran Drescher

Narrated by: Fran Drescher

Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

Dear Friend,
All I've got to say is, to hell with cancer! This book's about schmancer! Laughing at the crazy things life offers even when it's biting you on the ass. And diligence that pays off. Here I'll be telling it like it was - and is - so you won't have to go through what I did.
Who knew when I was a chubby kid from Queens what a roller coaster my life was going to be! After The Nanny ended, I divorced my husband, started living on my own, and began dating for the first time since high school. I wanted to feel free as a bird, but instead was weighed down by troubling symptoms. And so began my two-year, eleven-doctor odyssey in search of a diagnosis and cure.
Don't let what happened to me happen to you. Every doctor I saw held a different view. More than one told me I had a pre-menopausal condition common in middle-aged women ( middle-WHAT?). Finally, after insisting on more tests, I proved that my body was telling the truth - something was terribly wrong. Doctors are fallible, so open your mouth! Thank God I did, because my attitude saved my life.
Just as I was getting serious with a man 16 years my junior (What's the matter? He's very mature!) my worst fears were confirmed. I was told I had cancer and would need a radical hysterectomy. Was I going to die? Would I require radiation? How much does a uterus weigh? Maybe I wouldn't need that diet after all...
What I learned about myself, the depth of my relationships, and cancer - tests, treatment, recovery, and follow-up - could fill a book. So here it is. All of it: the laughter, the sorrow, the happiness and the horror. Everything that I learned the hard way and then some.
So pour yourself a cup of tea, put your feet up, and let's dish...
All my love,
Fran

©2002 Fran Drescher, All Rights Reserved (P)2002 Time Warner AudioBooks, a Division of the AOL Time Warner Book Group

Critic reviews

"It is [Drescher's] storytelling skills and humor that make this uncomplicated book a good read...her one-liners can be priceless." (Publishers Weekly)
"The actress infuses her writing with humor and honesty." (Entertainment Weekly)

Thank you for Writing this Book!’

I so glad I read and listened to this book I am now a Pt at Loma LINDA Cancer Center I’ve been blessed at having great Dr.s but hearing someone who has been there done that and sharing her Experience is greatly appreciated
I thank you Fran If I may be so familiar.

Fantastic

Fran is great to hear in her own words 🙂 Very informative and edifying.Read

Brilliant

I did not think I could listen to that voice BUT it really did not annoy me at all. I have great respect for this woman now. This book is for anyone who has a terminal illness or supporting a terminal illness or who could possibly become terminally ill one day. I loved it.

Interesante y humano

Me gustó mucho ya que expone su sensibilidad y humanidad ante distintos problemas que ha tenido. Como ver lo bueno en lo malo, avanzar con amor y esperanza hacia una nueva vida más empatica y consciente de nuestra salud y la de los que nos rodean. Lo he escuchado dos veces porque vale la pena. Fran sos una guerrera!!

Empowering

I enjoyed hearing her tough story. It was amazing to feel her so human as opposed to just a celebrity. Her words were a mix of strong and emotional as most I feel would be in her situation.

wonderful!!

I love Fran and this was an amazing book!! so raw and true!! thank you for sharing your story

Better than you could imagine!

Despite the seemingly heavy subject matter, Fran made this a breeze to get through. It was over long before I was ready. She has a humor and honesty that is a unlike anyone else. You'll laugh, alot, and cry some too. one of The best books I've ever had the pleasure to enjoy!

Thanks Fran!

Fran explains with sincerity, honesty and humor what it's like to be diagnosed and treated for uterine cancer. Take advantage of her experiences to help yourself or someone you love deal with this disease. It's a quick listen and worth every minute. Fran, thanks for sharing!

Cancer Schmancer

You don't need to be a fan of Dresher's to enjoy this book. Did I say 'enjoy'? Yes! I teared up quite often at her reading and laughed with her through the darkly humorous parts. This is a strong lady giving good advice over a nosh at the kitchen table. Don't pass it up- and don't be afraid of almost 3 hours of that voice. I wish there had been more. I didn't know I knew so little about the women's health industry.

Very well done with difficult subject

I don’t have cancer, I mean I think Idon’t have cancer, but you never know. Fran Dreshcer did a really good job making it HUMAN. People have a hard time voicing what cancer is and what it does to all the people in their lives. I know for a fact that it is hard on EVERYONE who goes throuhg it. I lost my Dad to Cancer this year (2021). If you are expering cancer now or have a loved one with cancer this is a good read or listen. I highly recommend it.