Cancer is a disease that comes like a thief in the darkness. The arrival completely destroys and turns upside down the patient and his/her family. Even though, there are so many powerful stories out there from warrior women who are battling or have defeated, breast cancer. All stories are unique. Sharing those stories can inspire and help many people who battle cancer.
Here is a story of hope, faith, and family is from Tonya Alexander.
Here is a letter scribed by Tonya about her feelings that how she had passed those days, the day she found out, how she felt, and how the diagnosis has changed her life. More importantly, she shared how her faith in God, and the support of her family and friends, have kept her moving forward and staying positive about the future.
The letter said:
“When I first received my diagnosis I was in shock. I asked myself and God ‘why me!?’ I wasn’t ready to die! What would my kids and my grandchildren do without me?
And then I cried. For 2 weeks straight, I cried. I prayed and I read everything I could about my diagnosis. And then I cried and prayed some more. After that, I decided it was time to fight for my life.
If I could help anyone else on their journey, I would tell that knowledge is power, do your homework and find out what works for you, and your support system. Cancer is not a death sentence!
It is going to help to talk to people that have been through what you’re going through. You are not alone in this!
I am a very spiritual so my faith is, and will always be, with my Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. He has helped me get through many bad days.
Lastly, I want woman and men to know that self-examination and regular check-ups can save your life. Early detection can save you, your family, and friends some hardship.
Cancer doesn’t discriminate, it doesn’t see color, race, age, occupation or a certain income bracket. So it’s on us to take care of our bodies.”