Last Summer with Oscar

"Last Summer with Oscar," a new book written by forensic behavioral scientist Jan Schwartz, Ph.D., narrates the adventurous, true life story of a nine-year old Golden Retriever's response to cancer. After learning the severity of Oscar's diagnosis, Jan and her husband ruled out standard treatment options such as surgery and chemotherapy for this gentle-natured golden. Instead, they chose to celebrate the life and spirit of their beloved pet each day left with him.

Then, surprisingly, Oscar began eating Slippery Elm leaves. With Oscar leading the way, Jan's curiosity about Slippery Elm leaves marks the beginning of their exploration and discovery of little-known cancer remedies. The book details the events and happenings with both scientific precision and heartfelt spiritual insights.

The goodness of the journey elicited unusual kindnesses, exceptional measures of helpfulness and perfectly timed suggestions from others. Displaying profound will and courage, a much adored Golden Retriever named Oscar reveals truths about cancer treatment that may impact veterinary science for years to come. Indeed, a post-mortem biopsy indicated a most surprising result.

Then ten appendices at the end of the book provide information regarding all of the remedies used, and these complete the final section of the book.

The story inspires love and a true belief in the potential of humanity.