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FLOATING in the LANDSCAPE
The landscape is bright, floating in my dreams
A small blue dot, found a home upon my face
In nine weeks, it has become a melanoma
Stage three
The landscape is darker, everything more intense
A small blue dot got bigger, happy with its home
In nine weeks, it has released its children
They have spread
I am watching the light, and hoping for time
PS – Excuse the dramatic poem, it is therapeutic for me.
I would like to thank my flickr friends for their support and understanding. I will have less time for flickr for a while, so please excuse me if I don't get back to you staight away. While I do not anticipate the worst, it is a stage 3 melanoma, so that means I will have a few medical issues to deal with before the road is clear once more. Love to you all, Grant.
© G P F for All images and text, please do not use without my express permission.
Art work on display by the GV Plein Air Artists at the Shepparton Rotary Outreach Melanoma Program fund raiser.
I'm not sure how many of you knew or not, but I had malignant melanoma in my lymph nodes....They removed 43 lymph nodes under my right arm, and 3 were positive for cancer!
I'm now cancer free for one 1/2 years!
I just had my P.E.T. Scan done Tuesday, and got the results from my oncologist today! YAY! I'm a happy lady! :) Thanks to those that knew, and your support!
a complimentary bee between complementary colours
Between limping to work and to the doctors I have not been able to take many photos lately. Over six weeks ago I was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma on my lower leg and had to go back to hospital to have a significant larger piece of skin removed. They could not pull my skin to completely close the wound (16 stitches) so it's still an open gash in the middle but seems to be healing slowly.
I am really not a suntanning kind of person and always preferred the shade but got it anyway. Please check the UV-Index before you go out and take precautions and put sunblock on yourself and your children/grandchildren!
A Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanomas) feeding along the shores of Miquelon Lake southeast of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
6 August, 2013.
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my daughter tested clear for the melanoma on her last path report.
the dr. said he considers her cured.
thanks for all the kinds thoughts and prayers and burning candles.
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Black-faced Tanager, Sanhacu-de-coleira, Schistochlamys melanopis amazonica, 18 cm / 7.1 in. Semi-open habitat with scattered trees and bush, cerrado and woodland borders.
Santa Eliza environs, Sao Paulo State, Brazil.
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Vintage 1980 Ray-Ban Sunglasses. Width 11,5 cm cropped to 7,5 cm. Horizontal flip. Sunscreen 50 SPF reflected.
The best SunSmart steps:
1 Slip on covering clothing. Choose clothing that covers as much skin as possible, for example, collared shirts with long sleeves...
2 Slop on SPF 30 (or higher) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen...
3 Slap on a hat...
4 Seek shade...
5 Slide on some sunglasses...
Why Is Sun Protection Important?
We all need some sun exposure. When skin is exposed to the sun, our bodies make vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium for stronger, healthier bones. It only takes a little time in the sun for most people to get the vitamin D they need (and most vitamin D needs should be met with a healthy diet and/or supplements).
Too much unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin damage, eye damage, immune system suppression, and skin cancer. Even people in their twenties can develop skin cancer.
How Do Sunburns Happen?
The sun radiates light to the earth, and part of that light consists of invisible UV rays. When these rays reach the skin, they cause tanning, burning, and other skin damage.
UVA rays cause skin ageing and wrinkling and contribute to skin cancer, such as melanoma (the most dangerous form of skin cancer). UVA rays pass easily through the ozone layer, so they make up the majority of our sun exposure.
UVB rays are also dangerous, causing sunburns, cataracts (clouding of the eye lens), and effects on the immune system. They also contribute to skin cancer, and melanoma is thought to be associated with severe UVB sunburns before age 20.
UV rays react with a chemical called melanin that's found in skin. A sunburn develops when the amount of UV exposure is greater than what can be protected against by the skin's melanin. The risk of damage increases with the amount and intensity of exposure. A tan is itself a sign of skin damage and does not help protect the skin.
TD : 1/320 f/2.8 ISO 100 @50 mm
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#GetNaked, a campaign of the Foundation for Melanoma Research that wants to raise awareness about this type of cancer. Melanoma is a severe form of skin cancer that begins in cells known as melanocytes and affects 200,000 people in the United States and 150,000 in Europe each year.
Rememeber to: Check your Moles and skin, to support the research this will save your life.
It is almost 4 months to the day that I wrote about my beloved Standard Poodle Ash being diagnosed with Cancer-malignant melanoma, the same disease my mother died from so it's been a hard road in lots of ways. But it has also been a privilege to care for her. At 14.5 I know she has lived a happy, spoilt life with so much love and attention. She has been loved by many- the local community, by my friends and by my family, always a central part of our gatherings.
My first goal was to get her to my sons 21st, then to hope she was well enough to leave her at home with him while we went to Hawaii and then to have her for Christmas (there was always a stocking for her and some reindeer ears to wear). The New Year was a bonus. We made it.
Knowing when to let go is the hardest thing but the best gift we can give. On Thursday I knew it was time. She was terrified of the vet so I didn't want to put her through that journey. I found the most wonderful organisation that come out to your home. It was peaceful, beautiful with no anxiety or pain for her. It allowed us as a family to hold her through the process and say goodbye at our own pace.
It was the best gift I could give to the very best dog in the world that has given us so much unconditional love and joy. My shadow is empty just for now.
I know many of my Flickr friends are dog lovers so go and give them a big hug from me.
Some terrestrial snails of the world.
Species list:
• Amphidromus perversus (melanoma, strigosus, solemi) - Indonesia
• Cyclophorus dodrans - Guangxi Province, S.W. China
• Placostylus hargravesi - Solomon Islands
• Placostylus miltocheilus albolabris - Solomon Islands
• Auris bilabiata melanostoma - Espirito Santo, Brasil
• Auris bilabiata - Minas Gerais, Brasil
• Porphyrobaphe iostoma - Santa Elena, Ecuador
• Cyclophorus involutus - S.W. Sri Lanka
• Cochlorina intensior - Espirito Santo, Brasil (x2)
• Otostomus vittatus - Bahia, Brasil
• Otostomus signatus - Bahia, Brasil
Danny Federici, for 40 years the E Street Band's organist and keyboard player, died on April 17, 2008 at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City after a three year battle with melanoma.
"Danny and I worked together for 40 years - he was the most wonderfully fluid keyboard player and a pure natural musician. I loved him very much...we grew up together."
—Bruce Springsteen
Bruce and the E street band will play in Cardiff on June 14th. Danny will be missed.
More info here www.nytimes.com/2008/04/19/arts/music/19federici.html?ref...
Some of his best here www.youtube.com/watch?v=Usb9N2czOO8
Right, well, sorry for the lack of posts...but I've had the most insane 3 weeks. First, I discovered I had a melanoma growing on my right arm. Got that removed and was told all was well. But after that, I started to get swelling in my toes and they became extremely cold. Doctor suspects that I may have Raynaud's...but I still don't have a definite diagnosis. THEN....I got slammed to the ground with what the ER called "the worse case of vertigo they have ever seen." I've been seeing a physical therapist for the last week trying to put my "ear crystals" back into place, but my vision and room spinning is still very debilitating, but I felt good enough today to get on the computer.
The obvious subject to this picture is the pile of dead pines. But on closer inspection, you will notice, that a line of small baby trees are rising from the ashes. :)
A dear friend of mine lost his battle with Melanoma over Easter. I pray for his beautiful spirit, I pray for his beautiful wife and young children and I pray that your light will shine upon him. RIP Mark, your friendship, your smile and your wit will never be forgotten. Live Jesus in our hearts, forever.
"According to a release from Melanoma Canada, the Mole Mobile is a ground-breaking initiative that underscores the importance of skin cancer. The Mole Mobile will visit major Csnadian cities with long wait times to see a dermatologist, undeserved communities, and rural and indigenous regions to help speed up the time to diagnosis." - The Kingstonist
Given the number of people who have chosen Kingston for retirement, it's not surprising that the Mole Mobile was inundated with requests. It will return on Monday to try and meet the demand. It was set up in the parking lot of a local car dealership.
Spending hours in the great outdoors doing what we love is part of being a nature photographer. The more often we are out there the happier we are, right?
I am writing to you today due to a recent event that I would like to share, please I am NOT looking for sympathy, I'm here to help educate. Are you covering up with a large brimmed hat, sunscreen, long sleeve/pants and lightweight gloves? I have been conscientiously covering up since I was diagnosed with reoccurring skin cancer. Red hair, light skin is one of the worst skin type combinations, but not the only skin type that will have Melanoma or Carcinoma. Yesterday I had a small operation on my nose, 3 stitches, this is now my 4th operation due to basal cell carcinoma, one previously for melanoma. Fortunately, the others incidents were on my legs which were less traumatic.
Malignancies of the skin are the most commonly diagnosed cancer type worldwide. The foremost cause of skin cancer remains UV radiation from sunlight. Take the sun seriously, once your skin is damaged there is no return or magic fix. Best possible help is daily Vit B3 and D supplements, email me if you would like more information.
The incidents of skin cancer are so high Cancer agencies no longer track the incidents of Carcinoma type cancers, too much data, now a reality that every 2nd person will have Basal Cell, Squamous Cell, fortunately, fewer cases of Melanoma. Cover up, use sunsceen, have fun
15,000 Australians will be diagnosed with melanoma this year.
Purchase a $30 footprint to help Melanoma Institute Australia to achieve a target of $500,000 for vital research so Australia can reach zero deaths from melanoma.
Westmead, Sydney
First Opdivo infusion. The nurse had trouble starting the IV but got one going in my right hand. So this is a lefty sketch. (inspired by Kay)
My Intention: to make a spread depicting all the stuff I had on my bedside tray in the hospital, (so I can put everything away). Also wanted to see if I could draw the weave pattern of the baskets. Wanted to get this to a posing point today and move on.
I struggled with the blue hose "inspired volume" gizmo, but I kept at it and in the end I am pleased. I used dark blue watercolor pencil on wettish paper, added watercolor, added ink lines and white gel pen.
Used a printed photo of the macaroni and cheese (the only thing that appealed to me the few times I wanted to eat). I did not want to sketch this.
I had to scan the spread in two parts and used photoshop to piece the parts together. I am a novice with photoshop, but muddled along. The sketched fold up and out are a little out of focus.
I was diagnosed with skin cancer this week~melanoma- the bad one.
I am lucky~I caught it early and all tests have come back clear since the surgery:)
I was going to "save" this shot ~but have decided there is not much point to that~ live it out loud, right now, friends:)
Besides, I've since seen the two most epic shots ever to come from this locale (Ry Dy & Co) and my alternate title for this shot is "I fold" ~!
Dedicated to my wonderful sister-in-law who passed away from melanoma Dec 7, 2008.
I know the words are hard to read....they are just part of the texture layer I made with linen fabric and some of my favourite words from Kahil Gibran..just had to try it out... ;-)
I have been home for two weeks resting. Tomorrow I go in for Cycle 2. I am sorry to say I have not done much sketching. Maybe I will do some at "The Providence Hotel"
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I am taking Roz's excellent class on the intentional page, "By Design" . SO much to learn, this online classes jam packed with info. We were asked to think about our intention. My intention is to document all the stuff that I take with me to "The Providence Hotel" for IL2 / cycle 4. Another intention is to entertain my providers, nursing staff, other IL2 people/family and myself!
Everything is a sketching opportunity. Yesterday was my first dose of Yervoy (ipilimumab). The room was full of lazyboys, patients, nurses and IV's. So easy compared to IL2!
Yes, this is a real “day”.
All stormtrooper jokes aside, as someone who had a melanoma removed before it could spread, I can attest to the importance of skin checks. Mine was in the small of my back where I couldn’t directly see it myself. If you see anything suspicious or even just weird, go see a dermatologist. It just might save your life.