Late in the afternoon, as the light outside my window softens into dusk, I come to a decision. I have breast cancer and I'm going to survive it. It's not going to kill me; it's just going to be one more interesting thing about me. Page 31 An empowering book for anyone on a journey that has suddenly taken an unexpected turn. Created from Anne Marie's journal entries during ten months of diagnosis, surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, her story and this memoir will challenge and inspire you on your own journey towards healing. Hold her hand as she fully explores the difficult and complex emotions that exist at every stage of this journey. She bravely addresses themes such as: doctor-patient relationships, fear, communication, humor, anger, gratitude, patience, managing relationships, sexuality, expectations, self-nurturing, prayer, affirmations, and spiritual connection. Includes abundant resources, a chapter for caregivers, plus an mp3 file of a soothing guided meditation that Anne Marie wrote and used during her surgeries and treatments.le of a soothing guided meditation that Anne Marie wrote and used during her surgeries and treatments.