Overview
'It's as if Hayley has been inside my head and captured every thought I had during treatment . . . an honest, brave, no-holds barred account'
Liz O'Riordan, surgeon and breast cancer survivor
'Hilarious, complex, honest and profound. Every page made me laugh. Most of them also made me cry.'
Ian Dunt, political journalist and broadcaster
In This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story, Hayley Gullen maps the physical and emotional trajectory of her diagnosis, treatment and recovery from breast cancer. But this is no ordinary memoir: told in a distinctive cartoon format, Hayley recounts in detail the reality of an experience by turns devastating, painful, absurd and ultimately life-affirming.
In the UK, one in seven women will be affected by breast cancer at some point in their lives. Providing indispensable advice on navigating the medical system, bridging the doctor-patient divide, and compassionately communicating with your partner, children and loved ones as you go through the experience together – this book offers crucial support and hope.
Hayley's storytelling and cartoons are perfectly paired to show the emotional ups and downs of living with cancer. This book is a companion for those going through treatment themselves, helping them to feel less alone, as well as for their loved ones.
This book title, This Might Surprise You (A Breast Cancer Story), ISBN: 9781399424745, by Hayley Gullen, published by Bloomsbury USA (November 18, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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