Scarred for Life: A Diary of a Pink Ribbon Princess is the real life storyabout a determined breast cancer patient who relives her journey from diagnosis to prognosis.

Debbie Roderick had always been at the top of her game. One of the top sales reps at her job, she knew what she wanted and how to get it. She was on the victorious road bound for success in both her career and personal life; with a new man she loved, her pets, and many friends, old and new, surrounding her.

On her way to the top, Debbie heard the haunting words so many of us fear. "Youhave stage II breast cancer." Faithful to have a mammogram each year, she wasshocked by her diagnosis. In her book, she relates her story of treatments,surgeries and the path she has walked since that fateful day.

Although Debbie's relationship with God and family became powerful, she knewthat the strength she was given to move forward must be shared. While leaning onher faith, she armed herself with the same determination that propelled her personal success. Within her, she fought what was to be a long battle and learned some of life's important lessons along the way.

Even in the dark days of treatment, Debbie knew her story had to be heard inhopes that precious lives such as her own, continued.

Her journey, although difficult, has been one she says changed her for the better, making her stronger, more compassionate and giving her a new purpose in life.

After enduring agonizing surgeries, aggressive double doses of chemotherapy and living with chronic pain, she wanted to share her journey to mentor others through her photo journal, video diary and book, Scarred for Life: A Diary of a Pink Ribbon Princess.