Augusta author and cancer survivor, Sylvia Ramsey, is sharing a message of hope with the many people she meets online, at work, and at the various events conferences she attends.
"Life is as frail as thread and as strong as rope," says Ramsey.
Her main goal in life is to bring about more awareness of bladder cancer, the 5th most prevalent cancer in both men and women in the United States.
"The more I interact with people in all walks of life, the more I realize how little people know about this type of cancer," says Ramsey.
16 years ago, Ramsey experienced a life changing bladder infection. When antibiotics did not solve the problem, she saw an urologist and underwent medical tests that showed she had bladder cancer.
Writing became a way for her not only increase awareness of bladder cancer, but provides a way to raise funds to support the American Bladder Cancer Society of which she is Vice-President. Since diagnosed with bladder cancer she has written three books: Pulse Points of a Woman's World, An Underground Jewell, and her most recent book, Merchild Land, which is a picture book in full color. All of the monies earn from the sale of her books go to the American Bladder Cancer Society. Her latest goal is to raise at least $12,000 with her latest book.
Ramsey says even when the medical care is excellent, there are still emotional issues that bladder cancer patients experience that are not addressed. There are no local bladder cancer support groups. There are no marathons or large fundraising events to support this type of cancer. However, there is a place for patients, caregivers, and family to share stories, gather information and keep up with the latest research: the American Bladder Cancer Society website.
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