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Dylan is a four time survivor of brain cancer. Four times in four years. In remission for 3 1/2 years now. A year ago Dylan was misdiagnosed with cancer by his doctors at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. A routine MRI had shown an anomaly that both radiology specialists and the entire tumor board had interpreted as a brain tumor. This would have been CANCER #5 for him. He had been experiencing some pressure in his head, loss of peripheral vision, headaches, increased loss of short term memory and problems focusing on even routine things. We panicked. And then we headed for MD Anderson Cancer Center- where, in 2008, amazing doctors saved his life after he was pronounced terminal with the diagnosis cancer #4 (also at OU Medical Center).
His doctors at Mda read the radiology reports and said "This is crazy. This can't happen." They looked at the Mri's and showed us that OU Med. Center had flipped the mri. What they said was a tumor on the left side of his head was an "artifact" left over from a biopsy in 2004. On the right side of his head. It appeared in all available mri's. His symptoms were attributed to a bleed-out in a "new punctate susceptibility artifact" left over from radiation treatments. This is not good, but it is definitely better than cancer!
He is currently experiencing the same symptoms as this exact time last year. We are heading directly to MDA tomorrow for mri's and bloodwork. Cancer must, of course, be ruled out, but we suspect a repeat of a bleed-out like last year. Dylan is confident it is not cancer, and he should know, right?
This is REALLY LONG. I should have posted the story last year but, well, i didn't post much last year. I hope at least a few of you will read it and offer up some prayers. .
Please see his cancer set for more of his story.
Part of my cancer series.
Christmas lights will be coming down soon. Sometimes I like to overexpose my face so it's nothing but light, I always think it will look cool but so far it never has.
The first and only team of breast cancer survivors from the United Arab Emirates marked International Mountain Day 2012 with a challenging hike on Deception Island, Antarctica.
The hike was part of the 10-day multi-activity “Jewels of Antarctica”.
Expedition organized by seasoned adventurer Julie Lewis of Mountain High.
Team members originate from Dubai, Scotland, America, South Africa, Britain, Italy, and Lebanon.
Photo credit: ©Jewels of Antarctica
You are welcome to use the photos from the Mountain Partnership photo gallery for non-commercial use. Please provide appropriate attribution, including the name of the photographer.
In a unique event organized by Fortis Cancer Institute, International star and cancer conqueror Lisa Ray today honoured Dr Mary Francis with “Fortis Spirit of Life Award” for her courages battle against breast cancer. This initiative translates Fortis’ commitment towards creating a system of offering comprehensive care beyond medical treatment.
In a unique event organized by Fortis Cancer Institute, International star and cancer conqueror Lisa Ray today honoured Dr Mary Francis with “Fortis Spirit of Life Award” for her courages battle against breast cancer. This initiative translates Fortis’ commitment towards creating a system of offering comprehensive care beyond medical treatment.
Do you consider yourself a true survivor?
This is a photo of my dad, Merced S. Bonilla, who will be 81 this September, 2009.
My dad is a burn victim. He survived being burned over 80% of his body, almost half of that 3rd degree.
He is a survivor of cancer.
He has endured the death of his twin Allen, my older brother Jack, and my mother, Beatrice. They were married for over 53 years, and knew each other since their early teens. My mother died 5 years ago, after a knee surgery operation. She died 5 hours after the surgeon told the family that the operation went ok, and that my mom would be fine. She died of a heart attack, caused by a blood clot.
He helped raise my younger brother Al, who has had polio since around age 5.
If that wasn't enough, he helped raise grandsons Jack, and Danny as if they were sons also.
I am a cancer suvivor also, but am no one compared to my dad!
A celebratory session for this family while on vacation at a beach house in Ponte Vedra this summer. Celebrating Mom coming through cancer treatments!
Chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream cupcakes featuring an orange leukemia survivor ribbons made of fondant. These were created to celebrate our good friend Katie C, who kicked leukemia's ass.
My little friend Diego came to visit today with his mom. He brought the digital camera that he got for Christmas. We had a fun time playing with my toys (although you wouldn't know it from the expression in this shot), taking some photos, going out for lunch and wandering around downtown.
When I saw the expression on his face in this shot, the title seemed so obvious, despite being so dramatic. He wasn't supposed to survive the brain tumour that he was diagnosed with at age 2. His latest MRI has raised some new concerns. I will hope that he and his family doesn't get more bad news when they go for his next clinic appointment in March.
This is my 13 year old nephew, Evan. He is a cancer survivor and has been through so much medically and emotionally. He is now thriving in the loving care of his grandparents (my parents). They have had custody of him and his sister (Edie) since my brother died 3 1/2 years ago. You'd never know he's been sick a day in his life if you met him on the street (unless you asked to see his scars- they're very impressive)!
Green Light Creative Concepts and V-trann Events, in cooperation with ABS-CBN and K&N Productions, are committed to organizing fund raising projects aimed at promoting social awareness and advocacy programs of cancer patients.
Held at the Activity Center- Ayala Center, Cebu, together with some cancer survivors, the ASAP Sessionistas showed their utmost support in promoting the project and their concert for a cause.
a Paco update, for those who have been asking.
we're one week post-surgery and he is doing great. we took a long walk today at lunchtime and we both took some time afterwards to just sit in the sun and soak it all in. very relaxing. on the downside though, he absolutely hates his cone, as i think his incision must be starting to itch and the cone is keeping him from licking the source. the sutures come out next tuesday so unfortunately he's gonna have to live with that for one more week.
in the meantime, this is how he's spending a lot of his time. in the sun, guarding my front door, and barking at the neighbors cats as they stroll by.
Part of my cancer series.
When I did this I thought it didn't come out the way I wanted it too, I wanted the lightman to stick out more but as I look at it I find it interesting how he gets lost behind the pill bottles, lost behind the treatment. It's hard to see the person behind the treatment, seems appropriate.
If your interested in light painting check out this new light painting group Shining Light on Cancer. Thanks.
Some common blood cancer symptoms include:
• Coughing or chest pain
• Fever or chills
• Frequent infections
• Itchy skin or rash
• Loss of appetite or nausea
• Night sweats
• Persistent weakness and fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Joint pain
• Weight loss, etc.
This is another of my favorites from the photo shoot of my amazing friend Melinda who beat 4 bouts of cancer, see more of her story with the official pick for the project.
I have been revisiting the shots I've taken so far for my Memphis 360 project, and am choosing 'outtakes' to sell on my official website (they're not up there yet, but check back there in about a week if you are interested in purchasing or email me if you'd like to be updated).