The Scars You Can't See: Finding Wholeness from the Trauma of Near Death

"Part memoir and part instruction manual, Natalie Zeleznikar's medical journey is a case study for how we can best manage our own medical situations by seeking advice and advocating for ourselves and our loved ones." -Katy Grainger, sepsis survivor, speaker, and advocate, Sepsis Alliance Board of Directors With thirty years of experience as a nursing home administrator, Natalie Zeleznikar was no stranger to the strengths and limitations of health care.
When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, the plan was a double mastectomy and a couple months to recovery. Her reality was eight total hospitalizations in five years after nearly dying-not of cancer but of sepsis. With a unique perspective blending the experiences of a patient and a health care worker, The Scars You Can't See follows Natalie's journey of struggle and survival. This breast cancer memoir offers empathy, healing information, and advocacy to support those on a path to recovery. The Scars You Can't See is also a valuable resource for loved ones wondering how to support someone with cancer, offering an essential window into the roller coaster of emotions a patient faces. Bridge emotions and healing beyond the physical scars of surgery.
Once we rip the bandages off, the real healing begins. "Natalie's valuable perception as a health care professional and as a breast cancer survivor is sure to help others who have been through a similar experience know they are not alone." -Laura Lummer, breast cancer recovery coach