It's Not You It's Cancer

<p>You've just heard the words: <em>You have breast cancer.</em> Now what?</p><p>There's no handbook for the whirlwind that follows-no script for the appointments the fear the changes or the way your world suddenly feels divided into <em>before</em> and <em>after.</em> But if you're looking for someone who's been there who understands the chaos and the courage it takes to keep showing up this book is for you.</p><p>In <strong>It's Not You It's Cancer: The Slightly Inappropriate Guide to Breast Cancer</strong> author and Navy veteran <strong>Brenda M. Lee </strong>brings humor honesty and a healthy dose of real talk to one of life's hardest journeys. This isn't a medical manual. It's a companion for the in-between moments-the 3 a.m. worries the post-chemo fog the hard conversations and the quiet victories.</p><p>With warmth and wit Brenda shares stories from her own battle as well as insights from others who have faced diagnosis surgery treatment and recovery. You'll find:</p><ul><li>Real stories of strength fear and healing from survivors and caregivers</li><li>Guidance on what to ask your doctors (because you don't know what you don't know)</li><li>Honest talk about body changes relationships and identity</li><li>Humor that reminds you it's okay to laugh-even now</li><li>Encouragement for the messy beautiful process of rebuilding your life</li></ul><p>This is the book Brenda wishes she'd had when she was diagnosed. It's a reminder that you are not your diagnosis and that healing isn't just surviving-it's rediscovering who you are one imperfect courageous day at a time.</p><p>Whether you're newly diagnosed deep in treatment years into survivorship or supporting someone you love <em>It's Not You It's Cancer</em> will meet you where you are-with honesty compassion and inappropriate grace.</p><p>Because sometimes the best way to face cancer is to tell the truth laugh through the chaos and remember: it's not you-it's cancer.</p>