“Somewhere along the way I quit thinking of cancer as my diagnosis and began thinking of it as my career,” says Frahm.
She will share with "Daytime" viewers how the courage, motivation, and perseverance she used to battle cancer prepared her for the rejection, humiliation, and even bad-luck she experienced in order to establish her career as a successful author and publisher.
A career was the last thing on Frahm’s mind when diagnosed with Breast Cancer 15 years ago. She was 34 years old, the mother of two toddlers, and all she wanted was to find a children’s book to help explain what she was going through to her children.
Diagnosed during a time when talking to children about cancer was considered unconventional, Frahm’s experience resulted in her originating the Nutcracker Publishing Company, and publishing "Tickles Tabitha’s Cancer-tanerkous Mommy," a children’s book about a family surviving the emotional and moody behavior of a mom battling cancer.
Her book was released in October 2001, and made national headlines when it debuted on the Rosie O Donnell talk show amidst an Anthrax scare that shut down O Donnell’s New York City studios.
"Tickles Tabitha’s Cancer-tankerous Mommy" is recognized across the country as recommended reading for families coping with cancer. Last year Frahm’s company, Nutcracker Publishing, introduced a blonde pig-tailed Tickles Tabitha and launched the first cancer education school program, created by a cancer survivor, designed specifically for elementary aged children.
Frahm has appeared on radio and TV segments across the country, and is a member of the National Cancer Survivors Speakers Bureau. In August her story was recognized by the National StandUp2Cancer Foundation: http://www.standup2cancer.org/
To interview Amelia Frahm or for information on any of her programs contact her directly at Amelia@nutcrackerpublishing.com or 919-924-2058. Or visit her Blog at: http://cancer-
"Tickles Tabitha’s Cancer-tankerous Mommy" (2001 Nutcracker Publishing) retails for $9.95 and may be purchased at www.nucrackerpublishing.com, Amazon Books, or Borders Bookstores.
Information about Crack Open A Book! Cancer Education Programs featuring Tickles Tabitha may be found at http://nutcrackerpublishing.com/
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