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The Cancer Channel: One Year. Two Cancers. Three Miracles.

Sarah E. McDonald

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A STORY OF HOPE


IF YOU’RE A CANCER PATIENT OR KNOW AND LOVE SOMEONE WHO IS ON THIS DIFFICULT
JOURNEY, THIS BOOK WAS WRITTEN FOR YOU. IN A VOICE THAT WILL MAKE YOU FEEL
YOU’VE MET A NEW, FUN FRIEND, SARAH SHARES IN VIVID DETAIL THE EVENTS
SURROUNDING HER YEAR OF CANCER TREATMENTS. SHE TOUCHES ON BOTH THE TERROR AND
THE HUMOR THAT CAN BE FOUND IN THE LITTLE MOMENTS THAT ARE PART OF FIGHTING THIS
AWFUL DISEASE. AS A SURVIVOR AND A CHAMPION DETERMINED TO FOSTER BETTER
UNDERSTANDING OF THE DOS AND DON’TS WITH CANCER PATIENTS, SARAH PROVIDES A STORY
OF HOPE TO ALL WHO READ THIS VERY PERSONAL MEMOIR.





PRAISE FOR THE CANCER CHANNEL

Many people and families, including ours, have faced the intense fear and
sadness of cancer. And, as Sarah so eloquently and authentically shares, there
can also be humor and hope in the midst of the pain and adversity.

Mike Robbinsauthor of Bring Your Whole Self to Work
"Sarah McDonald is one of the most inspiring people I know. This book captures
what I had the opportunity to see in person when I was CEO of eBay—how her
authenticity, positive mindset and true courage helped transform everyone around
her."

John DonahoeCEO, Nike
The Cancer Channel offers us a front passenger seat on the journey to fight
cancer. Whether you are battling it yourself, know someone who is, or want to
read an incredible story of raw and real resilience—this book is for you.

Kate BerardoVP Leader Development, Meta
This is the book you hope you or a loved one will never need to read. The Cancer
Channel is Sarah’s personal and unvarnished experience with the belief that
cancer becomes less scary when we can talk openly about it. With humility and
humor, she brilliantly shares her personal struggle to help bring hope and
courage to anyone in their fight against cancer.

Eric Ryanco-founder of method and OLLY
Equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful, this is a wonderful story of perseverance
amidst an improbable battle with not one but two cancers. Sarah brings this to
life in a witty and engaging way that gives you real insight into what it is
really like to go toe-to-toe with this terrible disease—and come out on the
other side.

Rob FauberPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Moody’s Corporation
I highly recommend this book for patients, caregivers, and their family and
friends. Sarah provides an intimate and honest view of her cancer journey, while
at the same time providing hope that better days lay ahead for anyone facing a
health challenge.

Dave Linnco-founder of Cycle for Survival
Visceral, hilarious, devastating, and hopeful, Sarah McDonald has opened an
intimate window to the lived experience of cancer and survivorship. I’d
recommend this read to anyone in health care to remember why we do the work. I
am a better clinician for it.

Lyra B. Olson, PhDDoctor of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology
Sarah’s memoir not only captures her powerful journey, lessons learned, and
tremendous fortitude, but it is a strong call to action for employers everywhere
to take a hard look at how they can better support their employees struggling
with life-threatening diseases. She is living proof that providing the time and
space to fully heal leads to better outcomes for the employee and greater
loyalty to the company.

Jennifer Brownfounder of Jennifer Brown Consulting, speaker, and author of
Inclusion, How to be an Inclusive leader, and Beyond Diversity
This book is critical for those of us who have friends battling cancer, but also
for those of us who have teammates who are fighting the same battle. Sarah gives
us insight into how we can best show up for both.

Robby Swinnenexecutive mentor and coach, former Fortune 25 corporate officer
Sarah’s book is a call to arms to physicians, patients, and to friends, family,
and employers to be more reachable, to take ownership of their medical records
and decision-making, and to be even more in-the-moment and listening. It’s a
brave, honest, often humorous voice to the physical and emotional pain of
incurable cancer, and the hope that, if we can silence its voice from time to
time, we can focus on the positives and, with the help of a strong collective
effort, survive if not thrive in its wake.

Richard BurroughsMD
This honest, and at times raw memoir brings the reader along on the journey to
face their fears with grace, passion, and humor. Each enlightening and inspiring
lesson is an excellent reminder of specifically how to support a friend in need.

Kristin Yettoformer Chief People Officer at eBay, Inc.
Not only does Sarah delve into the unknowns of a rare cancer diagnosis, but her
journey resonates with every person impacted by cancer. It’s a story about the
fragility of life, human resilience, and the power of turning gratitude into
action. We are grateful to Sarah reminding us that ‘extraordinary moments do
happen on ordinary days.’

Pascale Reichpresident of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Organization International
(ACCOI)
I laughed. I cried. I couldn’t sleep because I couldn’t put the book down.
Sarah’s humanity and humor kept me talking about her story long after I put the
book down.

Amy Normanfounder and CEO of Little Passports
Sarah has a special way of pulling you into her personal triumph over cancer(s)
through very honest, emotional, and engaging storytelling.

Michael JonesCEO of Spoonflower
Battling two cancers while trying to get pregnant for the first time, Sarah
takes us through her journey with a positive perspective. Her heart, humor, and
humanity shine through in this book which is a must read for anyone navigating
cancer care.

Chris Tsakalakiformer president of StubHub
This book is a window into the mind of a 40-year-old woman fighting two cancers
simultaneously, while handling the pressures of a career and marriage. Not only
does it include the elements of fear, bravery, and triumph you’d expect from a
book like this, but it’s also filled with a metrics-based process and humor that
are unexpected and will make you laugh out loud.

Rob Chesnutformer general counsel at Airbnb and author of the bestselling book
Intentional Integrity: How Smart Companies Can Lead An Ethical Revolution
Sarah’s survival story through more than one cancer and infertility is an
incredible journey that will leave the reader feeling inspired and hopeful.
Consider gifting this book to loved ones seeking encouragement, direct talk, and
humor.

Lora Shahine, MDreproductive endocrinologist at Pacific NW Fertility; Author of
best-selling Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent
Pregnancy Loss; Host of Baby or Bust podcast
Many people and families, including ours, have faced the intense fear and
sadness of cancer. And, as Sarah so eloquently and authentically shares, there
can also be humor and hope in the midst of the pain and adversity.

Mike Robbinsauthor of Bring Your Whole Self to Work
"Sarah McDonald is one of the most inspiring people I know. This book captures
what I had the opportunity to see in person when I was CEO of eBay—how her
authenticity, positive mindset and true courage helped transform everyone around
her."

John DonahoeCEO, Nike

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SUMMARY

At 44, Sarah McDonald was newly married, newly promoted, and planning pregnancy.
It felt like a time of new beginnings in her life when suddenly she was
diagnosed with a rare, incurable cancer. Two months later she was diagnosed with
another, unrelated cancer. During this struggle, her father’s cancer, ten years
in remission, returned and added new challenges but also a cancer buddy to her
world. Told in an honest and oftentimes vulnerable voice, Sarah recounts a year
of difficult stories in lighthearted and humorous ways. Readers of this book
will laugh and cry – and find it very difficult to set down.

 


EXCERPTS FROM THE CANCER CHANNEL


ONE-ON-ONE YOGA PRACTICE

Sarah E. McDonald

My friend Tripti has a special room in her home for her yoga practice. It is a
serene room where once you close the door, all sounds from her home disappear.
You cannot hear her Bernese Mountain Dog, Otis, bounding up and down the stairs
or playing with his stuffed toys. You cannot hear her husband, Todd, tapping
away at the computer or running a conference call or trying to find the words to
tell my husband who has come with me how sorry he is that I have cancer…

Read more and watch Sarah read this excerpt »


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

photo by Renee Marie Photography

Sarah E. McDonald is two-time cancer survivor and one-time mother of daughter,
Rory. She has spent the majority of her 30-year career in the technology
industry, 14 years of which were at eBay, including the period while she was
battling cancer. Sarah received her MBA from Cornell University and her BA from
Occidental College. Beyond cancer, Sarah is interested in all things
people-related – especially when paired with food, wine, the outdoors, and/or
music. Sarah lives in Mill Valley, CA with her husband, Geoff, and daughter,
Rory. The Cancer Channel is her first book.

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