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My Pink Journey in Black and White

A Summary of My Emotional Turmoil, after Being Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

by Linda Stansbury

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Life-shattering and overwhelming decisions that had to be made!

I was in the middle of planning my wedding, which was suppose to be an exciting and joyous occasion, yet now the only thing I could think about was breast cancer and will I live or will I die. The life I had planned was now being shattered. I knew nothing about breast cancer. The remote conversations I had engaged in were generally, limited, hushed and daunting. Therefore my diagnosis was governed by confusion, fear and anger which led to quick decision making with unfamiliar choices. There were many times I felt misunderstood. These feelings guided me to a place of loneliness and isolation, even when I was surrounded by those that loved me. During this time of vexation, I returned back to my special place of consolation…“journaling.” During my breast cancer journey, journaling became my greatest support. I would write my feelings and thoughts and hide my deepest fears. Journaling gave me comfort in knowing my inner feelings would not be judged, or compared to others. Now eight years later, I decided to compile the entries from my journal into the form of poetry, memoirs and short stories. These excerpts reveal moments of frustration, and fear that made me strong, as well as moments of confusion, that made me seek knowledge. This knowledge I use today, in communities, and with newly diagnosed cancer patients, to heighten their awareness about risk factors and breast health. These excerpts also help patients during those moments of doubt; when they ask questions such as… “Is it normal for me to feel this way, and does others feel the same way?” Hopefully these entries will reveal to breast cancer patients, their thought process is normal ... there is no right or wrong, everything is “Trial and Error” especially when you are in a place of despair.

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Paperback
Format: 5.5 x 8.5 Black & White Paperback, 95 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (Oct 17, 2013)
ISBN10: 1478701625
ISBN13: 9781478701620
Genre: HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases & Conditions / Cancer

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Linda StansburyLinda Stansbury a two time breast cancer survivor, retired from the USPS as a Postmaster, and now serves as a Breast Cancer advocate. Linda volunteers with American Cancer Society, Reach to Recovery program, in which she participated in a training video for Reach to Recovery volunteers. During her tenure with this program she realized the need for more comprehensive programs for young adults. The statistics on breast cancer in the US has found that new cases of advanced breast cancer are increasing among women ages 25 to 39. Breast cancer in younger women tends to be more aggressive and has lower survival rates than breast cancer in older women. The larger number of support groups for patients and survivors are set-up for women that are older. Linda's attempt is to bridge the gap with funding for support groups and resources for younger women; Acknowledging younger women have a different set of issues (fertility, insurance limits, smaller children, and self-esteem to name a few). Linda does not hesitate to give of herself when someone need assistance with companionship during chemo treatment or resource guidance. As a Breast cancer advocate Linda has spoken at a number of engagements about survivor-ship after breast cancer. She also serves as a board member for Cancer Research Center of America, Know your Lemons Global breast Cancer Educator , Breast Cancer advocate with Komen Md, and Reach to Recovery ACS, and the  New Psalmist Baptist Church Cancer Support Ministry president where she launched the " Each One-Reach One project"  . Linda traveled to South Africa in 2008, where she participated in community service projects and intercultural discussions with organizers such as the Mandela Children's Foundation as well as partnering with a local orphanage for children with aids. " The work I am now doing is not my plan, it is the work God had planned for me, and it comes effortlessly. God gives us paths on our Journey of life, with a free will. These paths have detours, with trials and errors which graciously teaches us to give up control, so He can penetrate our Soul, allowing the world to see...perfect is only He." Linda Stansbury
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