A GIFT WORTH CELEBRATING EACH DAY

 

At times, I reflect on the miraculous journey that brought me from near death to life. It’s a story I tremble to tell.

Nineteen years ago, in 2005, the words “malignant tumour” echoed through the walls of the doctor’s office in Trinidad. The hysterectomy was botched, and she could do nothing more. She said there were no oncologists in Trinidad, and I needed to go abroad if I had the finances.

Time seemed to stand still as I tried to understand the meaning of her words. Fear grasped me when I realized what she said. “Do you mean I have cancer?’ I uttered. My husband was stunned when he heard my words.

“I’m afraid so, I am so sorry.”

Everything seemed blurred as my husband helped me up from the chair to take me home.

We returned home, and in the quiet of my room, I knelt by my bed, tears streaming down my face. I poured out my heart to the One who gave his life for my salvation, the One who created the universe, and the One who knows every cell in my body.

 

I pleaded, “Jesus, you healed the woman with the issue of blood when she reached out and touched your garment. I cannot touch your garment, but I am appealing to your kind heart. Please heal me and take this burden from me.” A peace settled over me. It was as if His gentle hand cradled my frail body.

My husband walked into the room and said that he had called my daughter, Michelle, in Miami, and she made an appointment for me to see a renowned oncologist, Dr. Leo Twiggs, at the Sylvester Cancer Centre of the University of Miami Hospital. He had also already made flight arrangements for Monday, as the appointment was on Wednesday.

I found the strength to call the bank to request an increase in my credit card limit to cover all expenses. I also called my close family, who came across and prayed with me and my husband.

My husband had booked economy tickets, but by some miracle we were upgraded to first class.

At the Sylvester Cancer Centre, Dr. Twiggs was calm and very reassuring. He explained that, as I recently had surgery in Trinidad, he could not operate on me immediately, because the good cells may look like bad cells. He suggested three months of chemotherapy, then surgery, and three more months thereafter of chemotherapy.

Seven months later, after chemotherapy, scans, tests, and surgery, these words from the doctor were like music to my ears.  “You are cancer-free. Go home and enjoy the rest of your life.”

The medical team smiled and looked at me. I thanked them, but I knew the Great Physician had touched me. He had answered my prayers.

The scars are reminders of His grace. I lift my hands in praise, not just for my physical healing but also for the healing of my spirit.

I am a living testament to love that defies reason, to grace that surpasses understanding. Jesus healed me, and I will honour and praise His Holy Name forever.

Healing by the Almighty is a gift worth celebrating every day of my life.

 

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A True Cancer Tale - A Heartfelt battle against the odds.

Cancer does not have to be a death sentence.
Have you ever been touched by cancer or know someone who has? Has a doctor. ever told you she could do nothing more for you? Do you know what it is like to undergo several months of chemotherapy sessions and cancer surgery in a foreign country? Have you experienced that feeling of imminent death?
I am Cancer Free - A Memoir, is a touching and emotional true story of a woman's battle with Ovarian Cancer. The killer disease threatened her life and financial well- being.
Her strong faith in God saw her through all the trials she had to undergo.
I am Cancer Free - A Memoir was voted Winner of Mc Grath House Indie Book Awards 2016 in the category Non-Fiction.

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I Am Cancer Free by Mrs. Brenda C. Mohammed is the poignant memoir of the author's personal battle with cancer. Her faith in God and proving that ovarian cancer need not be a death sentence are what make this memoir a heartrending read. The author's 'never say die' attitude, the decision not to give up in life, and finally being cancer-free will encourage everyone who has been diagnosed with the disease or who have suffered from cancer. The memoir recounts from the time of diagnosis the experiences the author went through during the treatment, her emotions, fears, finances, until the successful treatment of the disease. It is a courageous story of survival, faith, and strength.

The author chronicles every step of her journey methodically, without leaving anything out, making the narration very personal, honest, and palpable to readers. The presence of God in everyone's life, a positive attitude, and the power of prayers run through the memoir. The author reiterates the fact that faith in God removes all obstacles in life. The conversational style of writing connects well with readers, making it easy for them to understand her journey. The author has also shared the poems she wrote during that phase in her life, where she again speaks about her story, faith in the Lord, and a Higher Power. For all those who are suffering from cancer and are battling the disease, this book is a must-read as it will give them hope, strength, and courage to fight the disease.

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Cancer does not have to be a death sentence

WHY I WROTE I AM CANCER FREE

Almost eight years after my battle with Ovarian Cancer, I decided to write the book, “I am Cancer Free.”
My thoughts were that I was still alive, although my doctor in Trinidad had given up on me eight years before when she performed a hysterectomy and could not remove the tumour.
I believe that my story would help others in similar situations to get other doctors’ opinions, even if it means going to another country to do so.
Do not rely on the first one.
For eight years, the feeling that I would die remained with me. Even after the doctor in Miami declared me Cancer Free after seven months of treatment and surgery, I asked him, “How long do I have?” He looked at me in the eye and told me, “Brenda, I just told you that you are cancer free. Enjoy living.”
In my book, I spoke about what I did after each chemotherapy session, which was always on a Friday.
Although my body was filled with Taxol and Carboplatin, I felt energized and wanted to go shopping and eat in restaurants. I never lost my appetite. I could have eaten any food I wanted. I had chemotherapy on Fridays and no pain until Sundays, when I experienced bone pains, which the doctor told me to expect. It has been ten years since I am Cancer Free.
The cost of the medical treatment would have been great cause for concern.
Well, thank God for Insurance. I had two Critical Illness Policies and Health Insurances with two well - known Insurance Companies.
The only problem was that I had to fork out that money before the Insurance Companies reimbursed me.
Luckily, as I mentioned in an earlier chapter I had negotiated and secured a large credit limit on my credit card, and I utilized that to my advantage. I also got bonus miles on that credit card which helped me to travel to and from Miami for my last three chemotherapy sessions.
In the final analysis, Insurance paid my bills, although it was a hassle to get them to do so. I always liked an Insurance advertisement I saw on Television.
It goes like this. “Insurance is a promise to pay.” Insurance has not only helped me in my bout with cancer but in all other aspects of my life.
I must also mention the generosity of my former employers at the bank where I worked before I moved on to the Insurance business. They sent me a cheque for a rather substantial amount to help me pay my medical bills.
I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the kindness of everyone who supported me at a time when I faced my greatest challenge in life.

Read the book for my advice to family and friends of loved ones who may be going through cancer treatment.
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A True Tale - A Poem in the book I am Cancer Free: A Memoir

The poem in the video was written by Author Brenda Mohammed


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