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We Got This.

How I Learned to Thrive with

Terminal Cancer

How I Learned to Thrive

with Terminal Cancer

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available spring 2025

About the Book

Elissa Kalver is not shy about sharing the reality of her terminal cancer diagnosis and the transformation it has brought to her understanding of what it means to really live a full life. For Elissa, survival alone is not enough. In We Got This, she describes how having cancer has broadened her definition of what it means to "win,” urging us to reconsider our own conceptions of success and resilience. Elissa openly explores topics such as chemo treatment, fertility preservation, what NOT to say to a cancer patient, caregivers as the “invisible patient,” fear around death, parenting with cancer, and so much more. Through her experience and insights, Elissa aims to inspire us to live our most authentic life possible—and cancer is not a prerequisite.

In the book, Elissa invites us into the moment she transformed her pain into purpose by

founding WeGotThis.org, the first ever non-profit gift registry for cancer patients and caregivers

to help bridge the gap between patients and their supporters. 

In the book, Elissa invites us into the moment she transformed her pain into purpose by founding WeGotThis.org, the first ever non-profit gift registry for cancer patients and caregivers to help bridge the gap between patients and their supporters. 

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100% of pre-sale proceeds go to wegotthis.org

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(if you didn’t already know...)

Elissa has cancer.

As a record breaking sales woman and former collegiate athlete, Babson College alum Elissa Kalver has always known what it means to succeed. After a life-changing diagnosis, Elissa's approach to life and her inner fight became more important than ever. 

"I do not need to be in remission to win. I do not need to be cured to lead a happy, meaningful, connective life. My life today is enough; beautiful daughter, loving husband, good friends, supportive family. I call this a win, I call this success."

Her diagnosis hasn't stopped her from celebrating life or working in service of others - in fact, it has driven her to create WeGotThis.Org, the first ever non-profit gift registry for cancer thrivers and caregivers. WeGotThis.Org's mission is to build a community of giving and receiving that helps cancer thrivers and supporters live their best lives. Thriver, founder, speaker, author and Andover, Massachusetts, native, Elissa resides in Los Angeles with her husband Eric and daughter Ellie.

A portrait picture of Elissa Kalver
Elissa Kalver and her family hugging

“My daughter knows I have cancer. But she also knows that yesterday we made cookies and tonight we're going to dance in our kitchen."

—Elissa

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Frequently Asked Questions

I pre-ordered the book. When will I get it?

The book will be released on June 3, 2025.

Where can I buy WE GOT THIS: How I Learned to Thrive with Terminal Cancer?

The book is available directly from Elissa on ElissaKalver.com and also on Amazon.

Why is the book available for pre-order on both Amazon and ElissaKalver.com?

The book is available for pre-sale from Amazon for your convenience. The book is also available for pre-order directly from Elissa’s website where 100% of the proceeds from book pre-sale go directly to WeGotThis.Org as a donation.

Why are the prices different when purchasing the book on Amazon vs purchasing directly from Elissa?

The Amazon pre-order listing for $29 is the book itself with no extra bells or whistles. Your pre-sale purchase from Amazon will be fulfilled by Amazon directly to you when the book is released. The pre-sale offerings from ElissaKalver.com are gift set bundles set at various price points that each include special, one-of-a-kind items. 100% of all proceeds from the pre-sale gift bundles are a donation to WeGotThis.org.

Is there an audio book?

There will be an e-book available on Amazon upon release. There is no audio book at this time.

Where can I learn more about WeGotThis.Org?

Visit WeGotThis.org for more information.

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