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Cancer 1
Outside in the car park
The sky grey, spitting, stark.
Time it passes so slow:
20 minutes to go.
The traffic heavy on the main road,
The clouds darken, dropping their load.
Rain splatters the windscreen:
15 minutes to go.
What will she say to me?
Not too long now: wait and see.
Good? Bad? Definitive?
Absolute? Provisional? Tentative?
8 minutes to go.
I'm ready to hear my fate:
The state of my prostate.
5 minutes to go.
I face the wind and rain.
There will be no surpise or pain.
There's a history of cancer in my kin,
And a history of cancer within.
3 minutes to go.
It will not be a hammer blow.
1 minute to go:
Time no longer passes so slow.
Cancer 3
Main waiting area and
The appointment time nears.
Is this where it happens?
The confirmation of my fears?
Name called: mispronounced,
Weight taken, slightly shaking.
I’m now in waiting room C
And succumb to wanting to pee,
But I’ll hold it in and wait and see.
The nurses chattering and talking,
The corridors echo to the sound of walking,
Is there a cancer beavering away
As dark and quiet as a funeral day?
But whatever the outcome I will fight
And laugh and love and dance;
Embrace the dark and turn
That corrosive darkness into light.
Cancer 4
So now I know.
But the light still glows,
And it will burn brighter
As I determine to fight her.
Cancer 1 was written in October 2010 as I waited to hear my PSA score. It was too high. 6.9. So I was referred to a specialist. A biopsy of my prostate was suggested. Cancer 3 was written as I waited to see the consultant and hear the results of the biopsy. Cancer 4 was written as I sat in my car following hearing the results of the biopsy: that I had prostate cancer. A Gleason score of 6 and T1 tumour. 5% of the sample was "abnormal". That was in late December 2010. An early unwanted Christmas present. The picture itself was taken a few months later, as I waited to see my surgeon, when my PSA almost doubled to 11.5. it is back down to 6.9 almost year on from my intial PSA. I'm following a regime of active surveillance. Following the 11.5 PSA I was "re-staged" and opted for a transperineal biopsy. That will happen late September 2011. My aim is to go through 2011 without radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy. Almost there.
24/10/11 Perhaps I wrote too soon. My biopsy results show that my cancer is more severe than the initial biopsy results suggested. My Gleason score is now 7, with a third of the biopsy samples showing abnormal cells. Currative treatment is now needed. Which form that takes I find out on Thursday.
19/11/11 I'm now having treatment for my prostate cancer. Hormone therapy, which will last for at least 6 months, and during the second half of that treatment, I will receive radiotherapy 5 days a week.
10/12/11
The hormone therapy is kicking in:
leaving me shrivelled, drying my skin.
I'm wasted, but don't drop me in the bin.
A drug induced male menopause,
with sexless thoughts I have to change the laws
and fight my corner and my cause.
A beautiful phrase, a kind word or a sad song
and tears flow down, hard and long,
but my love keeps me positive, happy, strong.
Things aren't going smooth, unfortunately,
I need a TURP before radiotherapy
To help my flow, to ease my pee
I can't say what the consequences will be
I'm going to have to just wait and see
hoping that we can smile when I am free
as we look back drinking our green tea.
The TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) is scheduled for 20th December 2011.
John had this brown mark for around 10 years. In the last few months it started affecting his eyesight causing things to look more blurred and his eyes to water a lot. Finally he went to the doctors and within a month they operated. This is a skin cancer called Lentigo Maligna and it can be either benign or malignant. We are now awaiting the results of the biopsy and hope that its not malignant and that his eyesight will not be permanently impaired. Already (a week after the operation) his sight is improving. The operation was done under local anaesthetic and he was able to go home straight away. If you have something like this GET IT SEEN NOW!!
VICKI MICHELLE AT THE CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK ANNUAL BALL AT THE GROSVENOR HOTEL PARK LANE LONDON......PICTURE MURRAY SANDERS CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK..
Due to my profession, I have assisted many battling cancer and their loved ones. I am always in awe of their strength, their hope, their resiliency and even finding humor. Last evening I learned that one of my family members has cancer. I now know how this one word can evoke such emotion. To all those battling this disease, are survivors, or have left this earth, you are heroes in my eyes. Bless you all.
In 2000 I designed a tattoo for a friend of mine that was comprised of his astrological birth sign, Cancer, and his rising sign, which was Leo. Cancer, the crab, is seen with the glyph for the sign as part of its back colouring, reaching up to the sign of Leo, above it. The sun disc of Leo surrounds the lion but also contains a crescent moon, the ruling 'planet' for Cancer.
Done as a shoulder piece, the tattoo went from Phillippe's shoulder down almost to his elbow. It won First Prize, Medium Colour, at the 2000 Northern Ink Exposure in Toronto. The Tattoo artist was multi award winning Jamie Izumi of Tora Tattoo in Waterloo, ON, Canada.
Later that year I dropped the design into Photoshop and made an art piece out of it for my portfolio. Phillippe had a framed copy of it in his home until he died in 2008.
The original tattoo design and this art variation, are, of course, copyright and are not to be used without my expresss written permission.
Phillippe was an incredibly dedicated Madonna fan. He had one of the largest and most extensive collections of Madonna posters, picture discs and memorabilia in the world. His collection was documented and Phillippe was interviewed on television not long before he died, talking about his collection. This song is for him, as he really was a "Ray of Light".
Music Link: Madonna - "Ray of Light".
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She is recovering from ovarian cancer. Very beautiful couple.
Our trip to the Los Angeles County Fair, lot's of fun, cool exhibits, great food, people watching, and just good times.
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As each week of chemo treatment passes, the side effects become more challenging. Chronic fatigue is becoming more noticeable like a ball and chain attached to my leg. Whether it is due to the chemo, or an underlying symptom of my cancer, or a consequence of my weight gain, I focus on conserving my energy with naps.
I’m also aware that my chemo is affecting my mental capacities. My attention span has become quite short, my memory seems to be evaporating, and I’m easily distracted. I find that conversations can make me tired and sometimes confused so I try and minimize them in my day-to-day interactions.
That said, my self-portraits continue to be a shining light in helping me cope and allowing me to feel good about myself. On Wednesday I travelled to Cypress Falls on the North Shore. I continue to spend time doing what I love - whether tanning on the beach or capturing my world through photography and self-portraits.
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A 2 image handheld pano of Cambridge Cancer Research as couldn’t fit the whole building in at 17mm, blended in CS5 and edited in lightroom 4 with a slight HDR overlay layer. Finally got a sky behind it I liked while dropping off today. Shot direct into the sun,
Sony A58 Manual at 1/60 sec ISO 100 and f/11
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 at f/11 manual focus
Copyright Gregory Cazillo, All Rights Reserved. Some friends of Kim's have setup a benefit, if you can donate please do. Thanks. www.gofundme.com/kimstatas
Bladder cancer is estimated to result in more than 15,000 deaths in the U.S. in 2014. Muscle-invasive bladder cancer is the deadliest type of the disease.
Credit: Jonathan Bailey, NHGRI.
5D Mark II w/ Rokinon 24mm f3.5 tilt/shift
More night shooting and more 24mm testing. I'm really loving this lens. There are some short comings on the usability end that I'm having to learn to work around. In particular that the rotation is only 90 degrees clockwise (from behind the camera) I really wish it went 90 degrees each way to allow for angled shifts. Easy enough to work around just annoying. On the plus side I am constantly pleased with the optical quality.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. EVERYONE remind your LOVED ONE's to get their mammogram. EVERYONE will be happy you did!
Inner courtyard of the Cancer Health Center, near Rigs Hospital in Copenhagen. The architecs tried to create an atmosphere where cancer recovery patients would feel like home.
Nord Architects, Copenhagen
GRACE DENT AT THE CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK ANNUAL BALL AT THE GROSVENOR HOTEL PARK LANE LONDON......PICTURE MURRAY SANDERS CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK..
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There is something magical seeing the Cherry blossoms in the city. Spring is such a beautiful time to walk around Vancouver. On Kits Beach, I took a moment to create a happy memory.
Last Sunday I completed Cycle 14, Week 4. I’m feeling great and remain focused on stress-free living. Staying positive everyday!
To recap: I have multiple myeloma and anemia, a rare cancer of the blood plasma. It is treatable, but incurable. On Sunday, March 6th I completed Cycle 14 Week 4 of my four week treatment cycle. I have 21 days on (Pomalyst chemo pill) and then 7 days off. In addition, I take dexamethasone, an oral steroid, every Monday.
This image shows pancreatic cancer cells (nuclei in blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). By growing cancer cells in the lab, researchers can study factors that promote and prevent the formation of deadly tumors.
This image was originally submitted as part of the 2016 NCI Cancer Close Up project and selected for exhibit.
See also visualsonline.cancer.gov/closeup2016.
Credit:Min Yu (Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at USC),USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Pancreatic Desmoplasia
Because it might be hard to find a moment for yourself, Naptime Activism means you can do things to make the world better, safer, and cleaner - via simple things like signing petitions and sharing the word - while your child naps...
* Image sources: Breast Cancer and Naptime Activism, huffingtonpost, 10/30/2012.
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Each morning I wake up, I feel fortunate that I’m healthy enough to explore, to wander, to enjoy what life has to offer. I try not to let whatever side effects I may be experiencing keep me down or dampen my spirits. I remain inspired by what nature has to offer and excited for the adventures I will experience tomorrow.
To recap: On Sunday, September 20th, I completed Cycle 8 Week 4. I have multiple myeloma and anemia, a rare cancer of the blood plasma. It is treatable, but incurable. Last Monday, I began my ninth 28 day treatment cycle, 21 days on (Pomalyst chemo pill), then 7 days off. I take dexamethasone, an oral steroid, every Monday. Thanks everyone for your ongoing support.
Please favorite this to help show support to Macmillan Cancer surport , Who are helping me through this tough time of beating my Brain Tumour , Together we will beat Cancer
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(CC) Phillip Jeffrey. fadetoplay.com. Feel free to use this photo. I request that you link back to the original picture on Flickr and credit as shown above.Last week I had my Feb blood test and I’m very happy with the results.
My general cancer marker (igG) remained stable and my specific cancer marker (Beta 2 Globulin) dropped. This means there is less myeloma/cancer in my blood stream (as noted by the Beta 2 measure) this month.
Beta 2 Globulin (specific protein marker for my particular type of MM) dropped. Normal range is 1.8 - 4.8 g/L.
Feb 5.9
Jan 6.5
Dec 6.4
Jan 2015 30.6 (pre-chemo)
My igG (general MM protein marker) remained stable. Normal range is 6.7 - 15.2 igG.
Feb 10.4
Jan 10.1
Dec 11.6
Jan 2015 33.4 (pre-chemo)
My Hematology profile (how my body responds overall to being on treatment) also remains great.
Hematology Profile
WBC 7.5 (normal levels 4 - 11)
Hemoglobin 130 (135-170) - since I have anemia, slightly below normal levels
Blood Platelets 336 (150-400)
Neutrophils 6.4 (2.0 - 8.0)
Staying positive everyday!
To recap: I have multiple myeloma and anemia, a rare cancer of the blood plasma. It is treatable, but incurable. On Sunday, February 28th I completed Cycle 14 Week 3 of my four week treatment cycle. I have 21 days on (Pomalyst chemo pill) and then 7 days off. In addition, I take dexamethasone, an oral steroid, every Monday.
A neglected, very large, breast cancer of the usual type (infiltrating ductal carcinoma). This is a mastectomy specimen.
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On Friday I took the ferry to Bowen Island and took this photo at Killarney Lake. It was nice to relax and enjoy the view. Bowen Island is a beautiful place and I look forward to returning.
To recap: On Sunday, May 15th, I completed Cycle 17 Week 2. I have Multiple Myeloma and anemia, a rare blood cancer. It is incurable, but treatable. From February to November 2013, I received Velcade chemo through weekly in-hospital injections as an outpatient. Since February 9th 2015, I have been on Pomalyst and dexamethasone chemo treatment (Pom/dex).
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Last Monday I had my complete blood count. It is a small test I have every 2 weeks, which measures my body’s overall response to ongoing chemo treatment. The results were excellent and I’m extremely happy.
WBC 5.7 (normal levels 4 - 11)
Hemoglobin 136 (135-170)
Blood Platelets 447 (150-400)
Neutrophils 4.7 (2.0 - 8.0)
On Wednesday morning I walked around Granville Island. It was a beautiful and sunny day and I observed people walking their dog or jogging with a friend. Near the water I found this tree and thought it would be perfect for a self-portrait.
To recap: I have multiple myeloma and anemia, a rare cancer of the blood plasma. It is treatable, but incurable. On Sunday, November 22nd, I completed Cycle 11 Week 1 of my four week treatment cycle. I have 21 days on (Pomalyst chemo pill) and then 7 days off. In addition, I take dexamethasone, an oral steroid, every Monday.
DES, Federal Food Regulation, and Consumer Confidence
Cancer from Beef uses the DES story to explore the intersection of institutional science, government rule making, and growing skepticism in popular attitudes toward both public protection and scientific authority. Marcus concludes that DES provides a case study in the attempt to control uncertainty in our lives when neither science nor government seem effective. The DES debate thus reflects a postmodern American accommodation with doubt, moral relativism, and the rueful calculus of cost and benefit. Book review.
DES in meat
How did You get your Dose of DES? with Chicken, Turkey, Beef or Vitamin Supplement?
My Year of Meats, by Ruth Ozeki.
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DES studies on cancer, breast cancer, CCA, vaginal cancer.
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DES studies on in-utero exposure to DES and DES side-effects.
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THE ZODIAC. Cáncer.
Fotografía y edición: Patygelduck
Modelo: Carol Rodríguez
Maquillaje y peluquería: María Rishmawi & Juan Carlos Herrera
Body: Jennifer Mars
Asistente de fotografía: CheeseThief
In 2006 I did a sponsored walk in the Moroccan Sahara in aid Macmillan Cancer as they had helped my wife before she died in 2004......................................................................
It is their coffee morning day today and I thought if I posted a few pics from my trip it may prompt people to donate while out tomorrow if they come across collectors or local events....
If you look closely at this pic you can clearly see a ''mirage '' in the distance near where our camp is being set up for the night.....the camels are carrying our cases and supplies but we had to walk approx. 15miles a day with our own water and gear....it was a fantastic experience and a worthwhile cause too ...............
this pic is off my camera but the others were taken on a friends camera
I have lung cancer. A complete shock. I was diagnosed in August of this year. I don’t smoke. I have created this flickr photostream - as a way to creatively process what I am going through and to hopefully educate people about some of the new faces of lung cancer and the desperate need for more research money. I will continue to also post to my initial photostream - www.flickr.com/photos/rosiecheeks/
Quilt pattern is from Allison of CluckCluckSew: www.cluckclucksew.com/
Cancer cannot:
conquer the spirit
cripple love
steal humor
kill friendship
erase memory
invade the soul
stifle laughter
shatter hope
carrode faith
silence courage
destroy peace
erode confidence
Just in case it is difficult to read the words around the quilt, the above quotes are listed above.
Quilt was made for a friend who is going thru. chemo for cancer.