According to the latest data, nearly one in two people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. The mere mention of the word can evoke a sense of despair, as cancer is so often associated with death. But does a cancer diagnosis necessarily lead to a tragic ending? Diagnosed with cancer at the age of 52, the author chose not to undergo chemotherapy, instead opting to “live fully” and embrace a path toward a blissful final chapter. In this heartfelt and honest account, he reflects on his experiences and thoughts—how being diagnosed with cancer was, in some ways, a stroke of luck; what patients can do to prepare for an ideal death; and why something more important than “curing” illness might exist. This book is a guide for living in a way that allows one to leave this world with the words, “It was a good life.”