A LOVING husband who lost his wife to cancer has written a book about her journey in the hope of inspiring others.
Irene Yarrow died last March aged 65 after 12 years battling against bowel cancer and remained positive against all the odds.
She lived in Grange Road, Billericay, with her husband, John, who has been inspired to publish a story about her enduring positivity through the hard times called Inspirational Irene: From The Heart.
All proceeds from sales of the book will go towards the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity.
Mr Yarrow, 66, said: "I want to carry her inspiration on as she was totally unique – she had her cancer second and put everything else first.
"She battled for almost 13 years, which is totally unprecedented and probably a record for the UK and possibly the world."
Mrs Yarrow died on March 9, 2012, due to heart failure as a result of the cancer.
Professor Neville Davidson, who treated Mrs Yarrow at Nuffield Hospital, Brentwood, said: "What struck me about Irene was her positive outlook throughout.
"She visited the hospital thirteen times in four years and, despite the pain and discomfort that she had to cope with, she never complained."
Mr Yarrow will be holding a book signing with his novel at The Reading Rooms in Billericay High Street on September 28 from 9am until 5.30pm.
The book costs £5.99 and HSBC has agreed to match the funds raised to give to Helen Rollason Cancer Charity.
There will also be a second signing at ASDA on the Pipps Hill Retail Park in Miles Gray Road, Basildon, on October 26.