Cancer: A Love Story

About the Book

Dave Faber and Robert McGehee were meant to be together: Less than two years after their first date, they were married.

They ate out together, went to movies, and did everything else a loving couple does. They even decided to train together for the Houston Marathon in 2006. Like every couple, they expected to face hard times, but neither was prepared for Robert’s diagnosis of esophageal cancer. But just like everything else, this was a fight they would wage together.

After learning what he was up against, Robert suggested to Dave that he keep friends and family informed about their battle against the disease. This account draws on that correspondence and includes intimate details of their battle that may have otherwise been lost. Dave stands by Robert’s side through surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and physical therapy. Throughout his illness, their intimacy and love for each other grows.

Whether you’re suffering from a serious disease or illness or caring for someone who is, Dave and Robert’s love story and spiritual journey will inspire you to keep your faith in each other and in the world around you even through the most difficult times.

About the Author

Dave Faber, a professor of music at Lone Star College–North Harris in Houston, is also a church organist and directs the Woodlands Chorale. He has a master’s and doctorate in music education from West Virginia University. He enjoys running and weight training.