The Lump: My Cancer Story by Deb McEwan

A devastating diagnosis. A living nightmare. An abundance of love.

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“Deb blends her unique voice, personal experiences before cancer, thoughts, reflections, struggles, and a bit of humor to offer readers a front-row view of the daily challenges familiar to many cancer survivors and their close ones. This story reminds us that cancer can turn anyone’s well-being upside down at any time and how scary and devastating it can be. This tough yet amazing and honest account helps anyone who knows someone facing this devastating diagnosis to show even more empathy and patience toward them.”

Readers’ Favorite, 5 stars

Deb’s life in Cyprus was going along just swimmingly: a wonderful husband, family and friends, an adorable dog, excellent work-life balance, and time to follow her passion for writing.

Then she found a lump in her breast.

The nightmare started and everything changed. In the blink of an eye, her life was on the line and her idyllic future was under threat.

Everyone is unique, and this is Deb’s personal story about how she dealt with the brutal treatments, her loss of independence, her femininity, and the changes to her mind, body and soul.

Through it all, she tried to stay positive and maintain her sense of humour as she relied on the love and support of her husband, family and friends, and the care provided by a superb medical team.

This isn’t a self-help book or advice about how anyone else should deal with a devastating diagnosis. It’s simply an account of Deb’s life before being diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, the treatments she received, how they affected Deb and her husband, and how they coped.

Reader note

This story contains lots of triggers and a fair dose of cursing and swearing. While some readers might find it inspiring, others who are starting their cancer journey may find it a bit scary.

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