MY LIFE Matters - 7

ONCOLOGIST PERSPECTIVE

Now is not the time for secrets between your loved ones that you need
to trust and rely upon the most. It is
time to discuss all of our health issues, our fears, our dreams, and get
to the business of making them come
true. NOW!
We can't give into fatalism, depression, self-defeating cycles of
unhealthy eating habits or negative
thoughts; you have been knighted
into an order of strength deeper
than you ever thought possible, with
a voice louder than you ever heard
yourself speak. You are a disruptor,
and a changemaker, Now! Your body
needs rest, fuel, energy, care, grace-
more than ever before.
You can't afford to read the words
"clinical trial" and dismiss it as irrelevant to you. Your body- your genome- holds the secret to unlocking
all of the mysteries we are trying to
solve today. As in the beginning, the
Black Woman is still holding all the
secrets of the Universe within her.
Your power is now amplified beyond
any and everything you ever thought
you could do or be. Here, your life
begins, daily, and you become the
walking embodiment of God's Grace.
It is not an easy walk, by any means,
but you never walk alone.
The power and the importance
of black oncologists, surgeons, researchers and scientists is that WE
know better than anyone what you
are feeling, afraid of, and what you
may need, before you do, even. You
AR E our mother, our sister, our
partner, our auntie. Our daughter.
Even though I've never met you -
you are my reason why. Find your
courage- everyday- and let's fight this
together. Now!

Metastatic & Black

"The power and the importance of black oncologists,
surgeons, researchers and scientists is that WE know
better than anyone what you are feeling, afraid of,
and what you may need, before you do, even. You
ARE our mother, our sister, our partner, our auntie.
Our daughter. Even though I've never met you -
you are my reason why. "
- Dr. Monique Gary

DR. MONIQUE GARY
METASTATIC CANCERS
OCTOBER 2020

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