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"A friend doubles your joy and divides your grief..."
Just days after Sherry was diagnosed with breast cancer she was heart-broken by news reports proclaiming the health risks involved with implants. She cried out to the Lord for a way to be whole again after the amputation of her breast. The very next morning she discovered a little known, innovative reconstruction which uses the patient's own body tissue to rebuild an absent breast. This procedure, the Free TRAM Flap, involves something that most women over forty have caught themselves fantasizing about at the launching of every swimsuit season... a "tummy tuck!" Sherry decided that if she had to face the
horror of losing a breast, gaining a flatter tummy wasn't a bad consolation.
Her book comes from a grateful heart and a longing to give hope to women who haven't yet heard that reconstruction is alive and well and better than ever before! I Don't Remember Signing Up for Cancer! is Sherry's candid and humorous account of the hills and valleys she traveled in her journey through the experience of breast cancer.
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Giving in to an inescapable momentum to write down her story, Sherry did just that, culminating in her book, I Don't Remember Signing Up For Cancer! She subsequently was the recipient of Excellence in Media's 1999 International Angel Award; one of the highest recognition's given in communication, honoring works of outstanding moral, ethical and/or social impact. The founder and producer of the Angel Award, Mary Dorr presented Sherry a Silver Angel trophy, for the revised edition of her book. The Awards Banquet was held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and the late Steve Allen and his wife Jayne Meadows emceed the program!
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Others honored along with Sherry at this same ceremony were Roma Downey of "Touched By An Angel," Gerald McRaney of "Promise Land," Craig T. Nelson, Roy "Dusty" Rogers, Entertainment Tonight, Dr. George Otis, the animated movie "The Prince of Egypt," Tom Brokaw for his book, The Greatest Generation, Tokyo producer Masamichi Kawabata, and Roberto Benigni's foreign film, "Life is Beautiful."
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"Sherry's book is a humorous window of hope for the discouraged heart."
Barbara Johnson popular humorist and author of many books, including, Living Somewhere Between Estrogen and Death, and Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy.
"Many books which deal with difficult subjects are themselves difficult or depressing to read. Such is not the case with this book. Sherry utilizes her effervescent "Popular Sanguine" personality to offer hope, help and encouragement to those facing the difficulties and decisions involved with breast cancer and reconstruction."
Florence Littauer president of CLASS Speakers, Inc. Conference speaker and author of several books including Personality Plus and Silver Boxes.
"I Don't Remember Signing Up for Cancer! is a book full of humor, heart and hope."
Patsy Clairmont conference speaker and author of several books including, God Uses Cracked Pots, and Sportin' a 'Tude
"Sherry Waldrip's book is a must-read for anyone looking for an alternative to silicone implants for reconstructive surgery. Her own story is laced with humor and faith in the face of cancer and the amputation of a breast."
Anne Frahm Speaker and author of several books including A Cancer Battle Plan and Reclaim Your Faith.
Dr. Albert Cram -- University of Iowa: Information about the Free-TRAM Flap Procedure
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