the 5th of November.. as that was the day my brother was diagnosed with testicular cancer then aged 23. Then November was the month my Mum was diagnosed with breast cancer. November again was the month I was told that they thought I had ovarian cancer, The odd one out was my Dad last year with a summer diagnosis of bladder cancer but then he always has to be different!
My brother had 16 years before it came back, this time in his lung and yet again in November. He's fought it again and 2 years on is doing well. My Mum beat hers, and my Dad it seems is out of the worst of it, just 6 monthly checkups. And I, I was very lucky (apart from being misdiagnosed for 2 years) as mine didnt spread - just had a 4kg cyst removed (I refused chemo) and still undergo scans and blood tests yearly, 8 years on.
So I want to lend my support to breast cancer awareness month, but also to think of all those other types of cancer that don't receive as much publicity. And those who are misdiagnosed due to myths and ignorant doctors!
ps - sorry if too much info, I tend to find people go running screaming in the opposite direction with mentions of the 'C' word!
Your caption is really touching. So so so glad you are doing okay... and continue to get scanned. I can't say I know much about cancer... but I know how scary it is and how it tears families apart. I am so thankful for you that your parents are doing okay... stay healthy!!!
this is SUCH a beautiful shot. The colors of the candles are warm even without the fire!! such a great idea to support breast caner aweareness month. And I agree... thinking of all caners, not just the ones commonly mentioned, is important.
This is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story, as there really are so many other types of cancer that are often missed completely or misdiagnosed. I'm so sorry to hear of all the ways cancer has directly touched your family's lives but am glad to hear that you're all survivors.
Wonderful tribute to those who have suffered and continue to suffer from cancer. It couldn't have been easy to have so many family members being diagnosed with cancer. However, it is great to know that all of you are doing okay and are strong to inspire those who may need guidance.
The only way i would run would be towards you to give you a big hung ... great tribute to all your brave family & everyone involed in cancer .. My family understands like yours does what the C word does,..
I hope your troubles are now behind you all ... take care
thank you for sharing that, beautifully brought to our attention very appropriately by the candles. So glad your story and that or your family continues - it gives great hope to others, as does your obvious courage and great pleasure in life.
What a pretty picture - marked it as a fav :)
How horrible for your whole family to be plagued by cancer. I sincerely hope every single one of you beats it & it never comes back again.
Thanks for sharing and reminding us to keep focus on all types of cancers. I had melanoma nine years ago. I appreicate your photo and word. Very nicely done.
Beautiful. Thank you for mentioning the other kinds of cancer that don't get as much attention as breast cancer. Cancer, regardless of which body part it afflicts, is a terrible thing.
This is truly inspiring. Kudos to those people who are working on cancer awareness programs. And kudos to you guys for battling the C. May God continue to bless you and your family : )
November seems to be a rough month in your family. I hope this November is much better. :) Love this shot too, and glad to hear that everyone is doing well.
You are so generous to share your life in such a clever and talented medium! My mother is a breast cancer survivor and my dad is a lymphoma cancer survivor. Thank you for your devotion to these c-causes. Bless you!
I just knew when I saw this last night it would be a hit! Unfortunately I hadn't time to comment then, but here you are on the pop page again. The stories that emerge here are quite amazing, behind everyone are stories of struggle in some way, family, health, work or relationships. You have portrayed your feelings so well, your rememberance and support to others. Thanks for the time and trouble you must have taken to set up this shoot.
No, it is not easy at all to face "c". My sister who is a pathologist always says it is some times so, so hard to make a diagnosis because what she sees under her microscope is difficult to judge. She also says that pathologists microscopes have no red or green light on it that will light up to give you 100% secure diagnosis. I only can speak for my sister but I am sure she is not the only one who really does every thing to come as close as ever possible to the 100%.
And I also know that there are some ignorants too. Let's hope that they die out or convert.
I couldn't agree more with you, I pay tribute to all the special cancer awareness days we have and have found so many people run from me knowing my diagnosis. Your family has been through a lot and you all have won the battle, that is good to hear. May you all stay healthy and live long and happy lives, great job in raising awareness to all cancers :-)
Beautiful shot! This picture speaks a thousand words. My mom is a colon cancer survivor...13 years and still cancer free. I just did a 5K run for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition last month and it really touched me to be with women who are running with me who beat this disease and all the people that are out there to support and raise awareness to this cancer that's not so high profile.
I'm glad to see that your family is doing well. Stay strong and healthy!
Saw this on the popular page and just had to come see it more clearly. Beautiful thoughts, beautiful photo. And yes, the message is clear - cancer touches all of us in some way...some more than others. Hope your family’s good health continues!
Lovely, and never a true word spoken. Your family sound like you have had the rough end of the stick when it comes to cancer but fighting it so bravely leaves me in awe.
Stay strong and healthy.
November is the month of cancer awareness here, not only breast cancer. I woner if ther is any conction. You are really strong and family. I love your photo.
super shot, and glad to hear you are all doing well... we have a 'wear it pink' day later this month - reckon I'll be uploading another montage that day...
nice concept....creativity and a tribute....i can relate. i took care of my mom when she had to go operation on ovarian cancer, my dad was working abroad during that time....
I got goosebumps reading your story... It's good to know that everybody's doing well. Thanks for sharing this with us. Your photo is beautiful and it speaks a lot of words. All the best!
Grreat pic, and a touching tribute. My mom had lung cancer, but was diagnosed early, so it's all ok now. My thoughts are with people who have to live with cancer, and their relatives.
Yes, it is true I do live in a wonderful part of the world.
What I wrot about the cancer diagnosis was meant as an additional information because I know that people don’t know that part of the story. It was not meant to pick on somebody, because what you experienced is very, very sad.
And now I feel that my english knowledge starts to fail when I try to explain such topics. So please forgive me when it sounds a bit strange to you what I write.
October 9th, 2010
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this is SUCH a beautiful shot. The colors of the candles are warm even without the fire!! such a great idea to support breast caner aweareness month. And I agree... thinking of all caners, not just the ones commonly mentioned, is important.
again, great shot and caption.
I hope your troubles are now behind you all ... take care
How horrible for your whole family to be plagued by cancer. I sincerely hope every single one of you beats it & it never comes back again.
And I also know that there are some ignorants too. Let's hope that they die out or convert.
and i hope you alwayes fine
I'm glad to see that your family is doing well. Stay strong and healthy!
Stay strong and healthy.
What I wrot about the cancer diagnosis was meant as an additional information because I know that people don’t know that part of the story. It was not meant to pick on somebody, because what you experienced is very, very sad.
And now I feel that my english knowledge starts to fail when I try to explain such topics. So please forgive me when it sounds a bit strange to you what I write.