Independent, alone, without a partner, and without a meaningful network of support, an unexpected diagnosis of malignant metastatic melanoma already in one's lymph system was justifiably alarming. With only a 20% chance of survival, a dubious future and severe treatments on the horizon, Life itself halted and switched to living in the moment.
At Sea: Surviving a Medial Tsunami describes a courageous triumph over adversity as survival days morphed into weeks and survival weeks into months. It is a story of patient empowerment and kernels of hope that – given the odds – produced a medical miracle. And, it provides a roadmap for others to understand the initial responses of denial, anger, and fear – and the need to gain Acceptance while maintaining control. Indeed, the lessons learned during that cancer struggle became a lifeline when confronting another life-altering crisis.
Learn the importance of making the affirmative choice to be among the survivors and how, having bought time for medical science to advance, the word "Cured" can enter your Life.