There are over 11 million cancer survivors in North America, and every year doctors diagnose one million new cases. Most survivors emerge exhausted, struggling with fears, and uncertain of the future. The side effects are not only physical: emotionally disoriented, changing relationships and spiritual questioning leave many feeling overwhelmed. Survivors speak of feeling fragmented, of needing to “pick up the pieces” of their lives once the struggle with cancer is over.

Practical, reassuring and informative, Picking Up the Pieces is based on 4 years of research and interviews with hundreds of survivors. Magee and Scalzo guide survivors through a unique process with daily practices that build a bridge from hospital to home, and beyond.