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Summary: Classy take on a horrowing experience
Review: If anyone can come up with a "fun" cancer story, and tell it funny, it's "The Franny." I got this on audiotape because reading it on paper could never capture that Voice. But after dozens of "star tragedies," I worried that it would be overly precious in coming down to "my level." Or, worse, Drescher might put on airs, acting like a bigger star than she actually is.To my relief, she dodged these bullets elegantly. Her voice carries the day: she is of the common people because she talks like the common people. But she IS a star, and her story relates all-too-poignantly how the "star treatment" almost killed her. This abridgement captures the spirit of the book and the lady so tangibly that I could have sworn she was standing there in the car with me on my commute. In her own ummistakable words, Drescher indeed shows us how the "other half" lives, but also relates an unforgettable message for all of us -- that we must be vigilant about our medical care; that cancer is a great equalizer. This book's bitter pills are sweetened to palatability by Drescher's sardonic wisecracking and, of course, the Voice. "Cancer Schmancer" is a mature and helpful book, fun and funny, but also thoughtful and meaningful.
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Summary: Very Moving!
Review: Fran Drescher's Cancer Schmancer takes a positive look at a very devistating disease. You will find yourself cheering for her page after page. Way to go Fran!
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Summary: Cancer Schmancer
Review: I picked up this book 6 months ago or so, simply because I wanted to hear about her story..she has always struck me as a very gutsy,no nonsense gal, full of life and fun. I finally started reading it upon my own diagnosis of kidney cancer. I couldn't put it down. Even though I have a differant form of cancer than Fran, I really related to some of what she had to share. She couldn't say enough about how important it is to be your own advocate for getting the right treatment from the doctors who really are paying attention.Granted they are out there, but unfortunatly for some you have to wade through the lacking medical system and physicians, at a time when you cannot waste even a moment.She makes you laugh as well as be aware that it's not an easy road to walk...........but most importantly...never give up hope...speak up when you feel your not getting what you need....and be good to yourself......this is a must read. I have just shared my copy with a dear friend that may infact have this life shattering disease.....get a copy...today!!
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Summary: Cancer Schmancer
Review: I could NOT put down this book. Fran writes honestly and frankly about her ordeal and as you read, you see not the glamorous star, but a real person with thoughts and feelings like the average person. I admire and respect Fran's strength and honesty and I think this is a MUST read for everyone; sharing such a personal account of a very scary and trying time in her life took great caring and courage. Her book makes you stop and think withough making you scared or sad.
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Summary: Informative, Educational, & a Revelation
Review: Cancer Schmancer is a must read for all women. If you are the type of person who, despite your "gut" feeling, believes doctors "must" be right, you are in for the surprise of your life. Fran writes in a straightforward, plain English style and it is much appreciated. If you take anything away from this book, it should be LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. Force your doctors to listen to you, too. An interesting read through an intimate journey. The specific details that some may find uncomfortable are necessary for women to understand exactly what it's like to go through this type of illness. It's not all sunshine and roses (i.e., "and then we were able to have sex"). It's important for women to have details so they know what to expect if, God forbid, they are faced with this or any other type of feminine cancer. You'll enjoy the ride.
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Summary: Cancer, Schmancer, and Bowel Movements
Review: I have to admit I didn't care much for this book. So often, it's easier to sit around and cry about problems than to do something about them. Fran gets the message across that women need to be more aggressive with their treatment, but it's all hindsight. Instead of going to parties and whining for two years, Fran should've hit the books and armed herself with research. I guess I was hoping to read a story about that kind of strength and intelligence. It's sad to see that Gilda Radner went through nearly the same situation ten years ago, and we haven't learned anything. There was an attempt at humor, but the fact I knew she had cancer that wasn't being treated overshadowed the jokes. Additionally, I could've done without the details of an immoral lifestyle and bowel movement changes.
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Summary: It is so important
Review: It is so important that women read this book, especially if you have ever had "female" health problems. Fran talks about how many doctors she had to see before she was diagnosed and how all those extra doctors could have been cut out SO EASILY AND QUICKLY! A MUST READ for ALL WOMEN of ALL AGES!!
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Summary: Definitely Fran's Story
Review: Cancer Schmancer is a book worth reading. Fran Drescher writes honestly and with humor of her experiences. I read Fran's story with interest as I, too, have had uterine cancer (in 1998). I, too, had difficulty getting a diagnosis (two years of doctor's visits and tests). I, too, had surgery to remove my uterus and ovaries. But there is where the similarities begin to fade. I had chemotherapy, as mine was an aggressive form of the disease.
I photographed myself during my chemo, as my hair fell out and then, fortunately, grew back. Finally, I wrote a book about my experiences. It's called About My Hair : A Journey to Recovery and you can get it on amazon! Read both of our books for different versions of the same illness. I finished my treatment quite easily and have been feeling fine ever since. Readers should be wary of expecting, or fearing, that they will have an experience similar to Fran's. I feel terribly sorry for her that she should have had to go through so much pain and suffering. What were her doctors doing? Such a long convalescence is NOT normal or necessary. Read both books to see how different the experience of an illness can be from person to person.
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Summary: Oy.
Review: Fran Drescher made a name for herself on the hit CBS sitcom "The Nanny."
For years, her whiny accent and shenanigan-heavy onscreen romance with her English employer kept audiences rolling. But, as we learn upon the opening of "Cancer Schmancer," Drescher's new autobiography, life was not all roses behind the scenes. "The Nanny" became ratings-challenged, Drescher's marriage to her husband and business partner was beginning to fizzle out in the wake of her horrifying rape at the hands of some robbers at their home. Then, to top it off, she was diagnosed with uterine cancer. The title alone should warn people that "Schmancer" isn't exactly going to be a fun, fuzzy feelings sort of book, although the comedienne tries to lighten the mood right off the bat with a [weak] "dream sequence" in which Nicole Kidman appears at her bedside with a new movie script and Brad Pitt turns up, renouncing his marriage to Jennifer Aniston in honor of Fran. Drescher tries to balance the story of a struggle which every woman potentially faces with her own tale of a celebrity who faces a medical emergency, and the two don't exactly mesh together. But this is Drescher's story, and she apparently tells it true to form, so a little stardom thrown in isn't unforgivable. The real sin of "Schmancer" is that its author doesn't know when to quit. As Drescher recovers from her surgery, we get to hear about the importance of the first post-op bowel movement, and one of her nurse's dedication to making it happen for her. The former Fran Fine (her character on "The Nanny") might just be sticking a little toe into "too much info" waters here, you say? Fine. She plunges right in when it comes to giving us the stories of her sex life with newfound younger beau, a former co-worker on "The Nanny." (Relax, gossipmongers, it's none of the actors from the show. None of them apparently even bothered to send her get-well flowers, because none of the cast nets a mention.) The BMs were gross but acceptable; however, no one wants to hear about Drescher's lack of sexual prowess or the way she and the new love of her life get it on. If readers are diehard Drescherphiles, and willing to sit through her tales of poopage and heavy breathing, not to mention descriptions of childhood horror stories about the Drescher family's hospital visits and Fran's do-I-or-do-I-not-ever-want kids indecisions, then "Schmancer" gets an A. The same goes for people who have found themselves perpetually cheerful for a while now, and are looking for a way to get down off the happiness. In addition to all of the heartbreak and pain already mentioned, "Schmancer" tells us how Fran's beloved dog, Chester, had to be put to sleep. Here comes depression! For the rest of us, this is one time Drescher was better off keeping her mouth shut.
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Summary: thank you Fran
Review: Cancer is a scary word, and you never know how scary till it hits home. My Mom was diagnosed with cervical cancer last year, and I didn't know what to do. It seems everything on the internet is meant for Doctors or out there to scare you, I got this book on a whim. I learned that cancer is not a death sentence, and I also learned how best to help my Mom. It seems a lot of people in these reviews point out that she is a celebrity, and had options that "common" people do not have. I don't believe that ... I think that because she is a celebrity, she has been able to help more people then most could imagine. This book saved my sanity,
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