"My ta-tas were fine. I had cancer down there."

“My ta-tas are fine. I had cancer down there.”

This inspiring book was written to give hope to the over 50,000 women diagnosed with Endometrial/Uterine Cancer each year. Although, cancer definitely detours your life it isn’t an automatic death sentence. This is a happy book about a serious subject. It is a cliff note version of Judy’s cancer journey. It includes tips, lessons learned and even humor as she mentions the value of farts and shares wisdom learned from Larry the Cable Guy and Forrest Gump.

Much has been written about breast, colon and prostate cancers. Little has been written about gynecological cancers. Unfortunately, cancer comes in a rainbow of colors. Being diagnosed with cancer is actually a bad news, good news day. Once the cancer has been detected, you can begin the battle to conquer it. Undetected your chances diminish. Keep in mind that none of the tips or suggestions contained in this book are meant to replace the advice of your doctor.

Beyond the tips and humor this book empowers and instills hope.

I received my copy of the book yesterday. I have done something I never believed I could do. I finished it in two readings. I could not put it down. I read until I could no longer keep my eyes open and finished up the next day. I guess having lived through a similar experience helped me to visualize the writer’s feelings, hopes and fears. As I read it, I remembered all the doctors, the testing, surgery and the many hospital rooms that Mary and I experienced. It reminded me of our times looking for wigs, the worry about white counts and chemotherapy. I could feel exactly what David was feeling. I think this book will be a great help to those just diagnosed, those well along with their treatment journey, or those that have just completed it. It paints a clear picture of what it is like. I think readers who currently have cancer will find themselves saying, “That’s exactly how I feel.”

Michael Logan, ISA CAPP, Kingsport, TN.,

Michael Logan Appraisals

Wow! What an inspiring and supportive book this will be to other women diagnosed with endometrial cancer. So many guidelines, it encourages patients to be proactive right from the beginning. It includes breathing techniques to help them handle their nerves, and lower soaring blood pressure from being afraid of what was ahead. The “learned lessons” in controlling chemo pain; how laughter can help lighten the heavy load of chemo side-effects; a tip to visit the website “Look Great . . . Feel Better” to help boost self-esteem and confidence all are valuable. I would highly recommend this book to a friend, even if she might be dealing with another type

of cancer. It was very truthful, and very inspirational, “no matter what.”

Ruby Smith, Oak Hill, VA.,

Former teacher and believer in music, dance & art therapies

“My ta-tas were fine. I had cancer down there.” Is a wonderful journey of information, emotions and true soul searching. My ex-sister-in-law, who is still a dear friend, spent a year and a half going through a double mastectomy and chemo for breast cancer. Despite being about a different type of cancer, this book truly gave me insight as to what she went through.

Mary Beth Hascall, Palmetto, FL.,

Officer at the Hascall-Denke Corporation

I could not put this book down. The writing is beautiful. It is candid, sharing everything. “My ta-tas were fine. I had cancer down there.” It was written with humor, empathy and heart. I believe this book will be a valuable resource for anyone dealing with cancer and their loved ones.

Sheila Seiler, Oldsmar, FL.,

Cancer Survivor

“My ta-tas were fine. I had cancer down there.” I absolutely loved it! Thanks for giving me the opportunity to preview it. I love the way you injected humor into your story. You were very observant and a good listener during chemotherapy. You did a great job of sharing ideas while always reminding the reader that each cancer experience is individual. By the way, we now have new poles for the pumps. Trust me Judy; you were not the only one with navigation issues. It was not a user problem. It was the equipment, just like a bad grocery cart.

Beth Pabst, RN OCN,

West Coast GYN Oncology

I can see this book being given by a doctor to his patient, or something that a friend would send to another friend. It is filled with words of encouragement, words of guidance and words of hope. It has credibility. It was written by someone who has experienced this dreaded disease first-hand. It has been said that God always knows what is best for us. In this case he put Judy and David together. Their love story through-out her cancer journey is inspirational.

Stephen & Nora Crothers, Jacksonville, Florida

I honestly had the greatest difficulty finishing this book. I found myself laughing uncontrollably and three pages later in tears. I was left speechless by Judy’s candor and intimate honesty. As we say down under, “Mate, it got me right in the biro pocket!” We carry our biros (a registered trademark of the original French ball point pen which would write upside down and under water on that crazy waterproof paper) in the shirt pocket located roughly over the heart! DAMN! Now I understand why I have chronic heart problems. I have been hit in the brio pocket too often. I absolutely felt for David as my own wife Cindy had gone through her own battle with cancer. The thing that surprised me when Cindy had cancer was that two acquaintances honestly thought they could contract cancer by visiting us. In addition to sharing her story, this book helps to dispel some of these falsehoods about cancer.

Marcus Tilley, an Aussie,

Entrepreneur, Radio Host & Producer

Thank you for sharing your book with me. It gave me a refreshed sense of what it is like to be a patient. Sometimes we forget what it is like on the other side of the exam table. I think patients and doctors will get a lot from it. I plan to share it with my wife and family. I think it will mean a lot for them to see the “other side of the pager” so to speak.

Tyler Kirby, MD FACOG;