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Mommy's Naughty Cancer is a sweet and hopeful book that deals with a hard subject in a way that’s helpful for children to understand. Through dialogue and description, Dr. Tonya tells the story of a family dealing with—but not broken by—cancer, offering hope to anyone fighting the same battle.

It’s perfect for families dealing with a cancer diagnosis of their own, and for anyone finding it difficult to explain what is happening to someone who has cancer. Children who read this book will not only walk away better informed but will also have a sense of optimism and an understanding that cancer does not have to win.

Indie Author Award Winner!

Mommy's Naughty Cancer won the 2016 Indie Author award for children's books.

What People Are Saying...


"Dr. Cole has wrote an amazing book that has helped and continues to help the children that we serve in the Tree House Gang. We searched for a book that would fit the needs of children whose parents have cancer. Mommy’s Naughty Cancer fit the description. Dr. Cole’s personal experience of being a cancer survivor, doctor and parent really shines through. She is able to speak to the needs of other survivors children as if she was speaking to her own. We are grateful to have found such a gem.”

-Nikita


Social worker for the Tree House Gang Support Group

Wonderful book!

"Wonderful book! I wish I would have had this while going through cancer treatment for my 2 year old. Very simply written so the little ones can understand what is happening with mommy. I love the rhyming and beautiful illustrations! A lovely book that my daughter enjoys reading. I highly recommend for those who are going through or have gone through cancer treatments and have little ones."

-Sophia Kelly

Beautiful illustrations, and easy for kids to understand!

"We just met Dr. Cole, and this book is fabulous. Well written, beautiful illustrations, and easy for kids to understand."


- Susan Lawton

About The Author


Dr. Tonya® is no stranger to cancer. She has been treating cancer patients for over 2 decades as a board-certified radiation oncologist. In December of 2014 her life changed forever.  She was diagnosed with breast cancer.

After spending an entire year fighting breast cancer, she was determined to make the necessary lifestyle changes to optimize her health. Since adopting this new lifestyle, she has been remained cancer free for 8 years, In addition, she is has lowered her blood pressure, reversed her pre-diabetes, fatty liver disease, high cholesterol, and ended her personal 30 year struggle with obesity.

Dr. Tonya® is an award winning, best-selling author. Her first book, Mommy’s Naughty Cancer won the 2016 Indie Author Legacy Award for children’s books.

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