The Inconvenient C

THE INCONVENIENT "C" is the raw and emotional account of the turbulence of breast cancer and how it changes the life of not only the survivor, but also the many lives touched by her, her disease and her fight for survival. Every woman's fear is hearing those dreaded words "you have breast cancer." Jamie Fell brings to life how that terrible diagnosis affects each and every woman. As a mother, business owner and athlete, she knows first hand how something as simple as a small, hard lump can wreak havoc on your every day life. She shares her journey with an almost daily account of her treatment for breast cancer. It is a daunting tale of the terror of diagnosis, the effects of chemotherapy, the trauma of physical disfigurement, daily trips to radiation and navigating the healthcare system. Along the way, she learns the importance of being one's own advocate, the need for structure and how family and friends make an incredible difference in your life. Written as a series of journal entries, you meet the family, friends, doctors, strangers and demons she encounters along the way. It is a story of strength, humility, and fear, and through it all, she does it with a smile