At the age of 33, Mark Dent had his right leg amputated above the knee. The disease that invaded his body gave him little warning. Within months of the first sharp pain, he was diagnosed with bone cancer. Periods of high dosage chemotherapy, and a bone graft, were not successful, and the amputation necessary to save Mark's life followed. This is the story, told with fierce honesty, of the impact this trauma has had - on his own life and on the lives of those around him. Mark Dent recounts his cancer experience with an honesty that is both refreshing and healing. By detailing his own reactions, fears and hopes, he acts as a realistic and positive model for how to overcome the challenges presented to a major illness.