A Tanka Poem
by Wendy Ormsby
The sun is setting
News of cancer hits me hard
Uncertain future
Love and support overflow
I know I will be all right
Perspective
My Story
I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2020, less than two months before the pandemic hit the Washington, D.C. area. Finding the right team of doctors for my cancer treatments at that time was a challenge.
I experienced setback after setback. It encouraged me to write a journal so I could hopefully better understand what was happening to me, as the hurdles I faced grew larger.
My journaling became the start of this story I am now sharing with the world. It was not easy to write my story. At first, reliving some of the moments on paper was difficult. I pushed through it with the hope that it would help others and their loved ones who have similar struggles.
Wendy Ormsby
REVIEWS
"It's specific, clear, detailed, and informative. It's personal, yet anyone in a similar situation would learn from your experience what to expect, what to ask for, and that hidden gifts appear along the way. I wish you had been spared this particular life trial, but you have spun straw into gold. Brava!"
Laura Oliver, developmental story editor, writing coach, and author of The Story Within
Classic Title
Amazon: 5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming Journey
"This is a short but powerful book that chronicled the author's breast cancer battle during the pandemic. I enjoyed the author's honesty in sharing her feelings of dread, her health and treatment setbacks and disappointments and triumphs and all the people in her life that inspired or encouraged her walk. It's also an endearing story about gratitude and the simple gestures that can make all the difference in someone's life and recovery as well as a story about self-advocacy. I think this book would make a wonderful gift to someone having to face a health crisis. Enjoy and pass it on in compassion."
Amazon: 5.0 out of 5 stars Breast Cancer Journey
"After reading this book, breast cancer patients and their families will gain some insight to the personal anxieties of finding medical treatments and providers. The match to a good physician is a hurdle for many of us, as well as dealing with the length of treatment. This is a very relatable book."
goodreads: 5 stars
"This memoir is a compelling and enlightening journey through the author's experience with an invasive breast cancer diagnosis. It not only delves into the fear and uncertainty of that period but also provides a guiding light for those facing similar challenges. It's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and I highly recommend it for anyone in search of inspiration and guidance during tough times."
