'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, which will at some point affect 1 in 7 women and their families in the UK.

Providing indispensable advice on navigating the medical system, bridging the doctor-patient divide, and talking and listening to 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.