Two years ago today I was diagnosed with Cancer. I am filled with grateful appreciation for each day I have experienced. I look forward with hope for tomorrows.

If nurse practitioner, Donna Wilkinson, had stopped investigating when my pap smear came back normal, I might not have had these two years. Thankfully, she insisted on an ultrasound that led me to ultimately having a biopsy and the doctors determining that I had cancer. The entire team at Absolute Health & Wellness including Dr. Jennifer Gilby and Dr. Beth Diner were awesome. It was their suggestion that I should see Dr. Kirby about my options. I will always consider them my earth bound guardian angels.

Dr. Kirby has been fantastic. Not only is he very knowledgeable and a talented surgeon, he is also candid and that is important to me.

When I look in my rearview mirror I know I am blessed. I have survived surgeries, chemo and a Baskin Robbins of assorted side effects. It is true that cancer takes a toll on your mind, body and spirit.

I will be forever grateful to the many people who stayed in contact with me and gave me encouragement and support. To take time out of their own busy lives is a priceless gift.

It was my choice to keep my cancer mostly private. Now I am sharing my experience and with the coaxing of my doctors writing a book, "My Ta-Tas were fine. I had cancer down there." It is wonderful that Breast Cancer has finally gotten attention. It is our goal to broaden the spotlight to include the other cancers. For example, very little is written about Endrometrial Cancer.

If my doctors feel my experiences will be helpful, I feel the tips and experiences of others will enhance the value of my book. It has been a wonderful gift to interview others and learn from them. It is totally true that each cancer experience is totally different. Everyone's circumstances, and bodies are unique.

Two years ago, it was impossible to envision that I would be sitting here enjoying the beautiful warm Florida sunshine two years after hearing the diagnosis, "Judy I am sorry to tell you that you have Cancer." Thank you to everyone. Thank you God.