New Devotional Helps Readers Face Cancer with Faith, Not Fear
- Download for Free March 24, 2026

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – A cancer diagnosis can shake everything—but one survivor invites readers to walk through it with God, one honest prayer at a time.

Gilbert, AZ— Redemption Press announces the release of Dear God, I Have Cancer: Victory over Anxiety, Fear, and Loss, the first book in a devotional series by Susan Carstens (Pietro), offering spiritual support for those facing cancer. Drawing from her own diagnosis and decades in clinical neurophysiology, Carstens combines personal experience with Scripture-based reflections to help readers navigate the emotional and spiritual weight of cancer with honesty and hope.

As cancer diagnoses continue to affect millions of individuals and families each year, the need for resources that address not just the physical battle but the internal one is growing. Many patients wrestle with anxiety, fear, and questions about God’s presence in suffering. This devotional meets readers in that tension, offering a daily rhythm of Scripture, reflection, and prayer that helps transform overwhelming emotions into a deeper, steadier faith—what Carstens describes as turning the “junk” of fear and loss into something God can use for growth.

Carstens reflects that she never expected to face a diagnosis that would lead her to cry out, “Dear God, I have cancer,” yet through the journey, she has come to experience God’s steady presence—guiding, sustaining, and drawing her closer to Him each day, even in the midst of fear and uncertainty.

Research increasingly supports the role of spiritual care in improving quality of life and reducing anxiety for cancer patients, reinforcing the need for faith-based resources like this one. Dear God, I Have Cancer provides more than encouragement; it offers a practical, daily pathway for processing emotions, anchoring in Scripture, and finding peace in the midst of uncertainty.

Susan Carsten’s paperback will be available on March 24, 2026; with the e-book free to download on Amazon for 5 days through March 28, 2026. Early readers are already sharing how much the story has touched them—here’s what a couple of reviewers have said:

Brenda Rainey
5 Stars Walk with me

“Great book for someone going through a rough time, not only cancer, but any very challenging time when we have so many unanswered questions and feelings. I love how the author directs the questions toward God and looks to Him and the scriptures to work through the feelings. And teaches to depend on God for our help and our answers. Learning to walk through it together with God.”

Josh Smith
5 Stars Impactful Read

“Susan vulnerably shares her experiences and thoughts through cancer in a way that reminds you, you aren’t alone, and redirects your thoughts to the truth. Each day offers a fresh perspective or story that anyone can relate to. I recommend this read highly for anyone going through the same journey.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

God grabbed Susan Carstens’s (Pietro’s) attention following a cancer diagnosis on the tails of a divorce, empty nesting, and a crazy daily three-hour commute to her full-time job. Born and raised in the Chicago, Illinois, area, Susan now lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and best friend, Craig Carstens. She also has two grown children. With over 30 years of experience in clinical neurophysiology, a bachelor’s degree, and a published scientific study, she now encourages others through her vulnerability, offering hope through her own journey.

For interviews, contact Susan at: sthpietro@sbcglobal.net or 630.532.3781.