If you or someone you know has ever received a breast cancer diagnosis, you understand how overwhelming and scary it can be. In "PEEK-A-BOOB," the author offers a helping hand to those navigating the difficult journey from diagnosis to survivorship. Drawing from personal experience and thorough research, this book provides a roadmap through the maze of treatment protocols and medical jargon while also serving as a source of comfort and inspiration. With heartwarming quotes and uplifting encouragement, the author helps readers find solace when grappling with doubts and despair. "PEEK-A-BOOB" is a companion, guide, and testament to the resilience of the human spirit. This is the book the author wishes she had when she heard her doctor say, "You have breast cancer."
"In this book about surviving breast cancer, Stutchman captures the fragility of life through her expressive, beautiful writing. As she navigates through her often-poignant journey, you can feel her fears, her brief doubt of faith, and her uncertainties about her future. The love and importance of her family is ever present. I was delighted to see the chapter written by her sister. Her candidness about her intimacy with her husband spoke to a real situation many may not have considered. While it is just one person's experience, the author's presentation brings the reader a feeling of candid reality. There is truly a valuable and possibly humorous takeaway from her story. I recommend this book for any woman, at any age, who is diagnosed with breast cancer."
---Jodi Cooper, Susan G. Komen(R) Volunteer-Event Committee Chairperson
"Three of the most frightening words one can ever hear are: YOU HAVE CANCER. Medical books and journals provide all kinds of facts and figures, such as staging, grading, treatments, outcomes, and survival rates, which are all important. In this well-written book, Shelley Malicote Stutchman shares her feelings and experiences, from the first suspicious mammogram to ringing the cancer-free bell with her fiancé. This was followed by the whys, the what ifs, and worries of cancer recurrence. Shelley speaks of hope and faith in that order and gives a wonderful definition of both. Her journey in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer is both enlightening, very personal, and scary for anyone who has breast cancer or any other type of cancer. Shelley explains how her treatment was multifaceted to include physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual experiences. In the last chapter, the male perspective is given. Early diagnosis and treatment are the best keys to survival in this all too common and dreaded disease. This book teaches one that knowledge is power and suggests that one should not be hubris while navigating through available treatment options."
---Michael B. Scott, D.O., Physician and Surgeon, Retired
Malicote Stutchman, Shelley: - Shelley Malicote Stutchman, a breast cancer survivor, has emerged as a dedicated patient advocate. Her journey as a retired nurse and former community liaison for home health and hospice has endowed her with invaluable firsthand experience in the medical field. Her passion for research is not just a mere sentiment but a commitment she demonstrated by becoming a test subject for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.Shelley has left an indelible mark in the healthcare field. She has owned a mental health program for low-income women, founded a support group for women over forty, and received recognition from the governor for her work with Workforce Oklahoma. Shelley's expertise is further acknowledged through her status as an award-winning speaker and author and as a featured writer for CAREGIVER MAGAZINE. Shelley's love for writing and storytelling is a testament to her creative spirit. Today, she shares her stories through various platforms, including creating daily videos on TikTok and being a Facebook Digital Creator.When she's not writing or advocating, Shelley enjoys life's simple pleasures-like watching hummingbirds on her front porch with her husband Neil Johnson, aka Cameraman. Shelley's commitment to spreading awareness about breast cancer is unwavering. She offers speaking engagements to inspire others to join the fight and keep pushing for a cure.Shelley can be reached at Medicarejetsetters@gmail.com or text her at 580.603.1372.
