Climb To Victory Over Breast Cancer

Once feared as an 'unconquerable demon'; the demon of breast cancer could surrender and be vanquished with the latest medical treatment along with a strong 'dose' of positivity and optimism. I present this Novel, a Literary Nonfiction to shed light on the latest medical technology and research in breast cancer. This Novel delivers factual scientific information in a story format through the dialogues of seven fictionally created characters - Anila, Tanuja, Malti, Kiran, and Sheila - all five being cancer victims, Dr. Sudha, a cancer specialist, and Shantabai, a psychotherapist. Cancer does not discriminate! The five women, coming from different regions of the country, different walks of life, different familial backgrounds and different economic strata, when diagnosed with breast cancer, learn to develop a strong fighting spirit. In their uphill battle, they never lose the sight of their goal until they annihilate the evil. They form a group and, as though on a crusade, work together to establish a Support Centre where they help to inculcate a strong thread of hope and confidence among hundreds of other women, who are also breast cancer victims like themselves, in their climb to recovery.

After a mighty struggle against breast cancer, Laura Evans "climbed to the summit of the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, leading sixteen other breast cancer survivors in a heroic demonstration of the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity."--Jacket.

The author's personal journey through breast cancer and the incredible transformation she undergoes along the way are chronicled in this riveting and inspiring memoir, "From Marks to Stars: Overcoming Breast Cancer," written by Ninette Victory. With undying strength and determination, Victory leads readers on an emotional and empowering journey, giving them hope, direction, and a feeling of agency in their own struggles. In this candid book, Ninette Victory bares her soul and reveals the truth about being diagnosed with breast cancer. She talks openly about how she was initially overcome with shock, anxiety, and doubt but then found great fortitude and drive to face the cancer head-on. She takes the reader on a personal journey through her open and insightful writing, revealing the struggles, victories, and profound moments of self-discovery she endured. More than just a tale of hardship, "From Marks to Stars" is a moving ode to the resilience of the human spirit and the triumph of the human will in the face of adversity. Those who are also dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis can find strength and inspiration in Victory's narrative. Her cheerfulness, courage, and ambition to regain her life after cancer will motivate readers to look within for the power to overcome their own health challenges. In this compelling memoir, author Victory skillfully interweaves personal tales, thoughts, and advice to provide a complete and all-encompassing view of the breast cancer journey. Treatment options, self-care, relationships, emotional health, and accepting life after cancer are just some of the areas she delves into, giving readers invaluable insight and tools on their own paths to recovery. Inspired by the bravery, strength, and determination of those who have battled breast cancer and come out on the other side, "From Marks to Stars: Overcoming Breast Cancer" was written. With the appropriate support, perspective, and determination, anyone can overcome any problem, and Victory's tale is a reminder of that. Anyone dealing with breast cancer or caring for someone who is can find encouragement, strength, and optimism on these pages. Anyone looking for direction, motivation, and a renewed feeling of hope in the midst of misfortune should read "From Marks to Stars" because of its powerful message, honest voice, and fascinating storytelling. Readers will never forget Ninette Victory's story, which will inspire them to overcome their own personal challenges and turn their wounds into bright stars.

Presents over forty true short stories by breast cancer survivors, showing the emotional and spiritual strengthening they underwent during their physical struggles.

"Climb Against the Odds" documents the inspiring story of a group of women who joined The Breast Cancer Fund to raise awareness and money for the fight against breast cancer by endeavoring to climb some of the world's most daunting peaks, putting their post-cancer bodies and their indomitable spirits through a journey that changed them all. 100 photos.

Thanks for the Mammaries is an honest recount of author Kate Gale's journey with cancer. After being diagnosed at the young age of twenty-seven with breast cancer, she fought a hard, uphill battle, stared it in the eye, and won. Life was getting back to normal when tragedy struck Kate's young family again, when her husband was diagnosed with renal cancer five years later. What followed was the biggest curveball that Kate had been handed to date when roles were reversed, and she was sitting on the other side of a cancer diagnosis. It opened her eyes to life, what was important, who was important, and which direction she wanted to go in. Kate had now seen both sides of the disease, from two different perspectives, and knew that she had to break down the barriers that surrounded cancer. Her positive, inspiring, and honest attitude towards her battles are not only refreshing, but something that will leave you wondering what is important to you. Kate shows you how dreaming big, giving back, and having a never give up kind of attitude can turn a negative into a positive whilst continuing to smile.

Gender is an often misunderstood subject area, even within the discipline even to those who teach and write about it. One of my presenters, when she first approached me to present at the conference, asked, “What does my paper really have to do with gender”? To me the answer was obvious; everything has to do with gender. Gender is everywhere from the cradle to the grave. What color blanket are we given at birth? What clothes are we laid out in at death? We are bombarded with advertisements specifically targeted at our gender, either male, female, or somewhere in between. We are judged by our gender, which is often synonymous with our sex, although in many of the presentations through the years it is becoming evident that more and more people understand the difference. Our clothing, food, entertainment, and reading material are all tied to gender, in one form or another. Gender is like the air. It is all around us, seldom thought of, but always present. In an area that spans literature, politics, sex, religion, and personal choices it is hard to get finite and clear cut delineations. The contributors are the main focus here and I have just been the ringmaster of this incredible circus of ideas. Without them this could never have gone to press and it is all our hopes that you enjoy the volume and take something away from it that you did not anticipate.