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The Face of Cancer

Chris Calohan

Well-known member
Several months back, one of my dearest friends found out she had one of the most aggressive breast cancers a woman can get, Triple Negative. She's a trooper and has managed a positive outlook. I have yet to see her down, though I know there is a great deal of fear trembling within her. If there is anyone that can beat this terrible disease, it's her.

As to the photos: she wanted nothing photoshopped other than the conversion to B&W and darkening the BG. What you are seeing is exactly who she is at this very minute.

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Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
I wish her all the chances and good fortune of the wisest physicians.

She’s impressive as human and we salute her bravery!

Asher
 

Chris Calohan

Well-known member
I wish her all the chances and good fortune of the wisest physicians.

She’s impressive as human and we salute her bravery!

Asher
She has her last Chemo treatment tomorrow, then on March 23rd, a double mastectomy w/lymph nodes. It just tears me up inside as she is one of the really good people.
 

Jerome Marot

Well-known member
I like to say that a portrait does not show a person, but the interaction between the photographer and the model. This is a nice picture of someone you know.
 

Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
I like to say that a portrait does not show a person, but the interaction between the photographer and the model. This is a nice picture of someone you know.
Interesting comment, Jérôme!

It’s likely true, the hard truth, as only the alopecia indicates, perhaps, chemo treatments.

Portraits with a background and a particular type of clothing can suggest the profession and world of the subject.

The World War II photographer, August Sandler, exemplified that skill in his oevre!

Asher
 
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Jerome Marot

Well-known member
I simply meant that the way the person looks at the camera expresses the friendship between her and Chris Calohan.
 

Jan Steinman

New member
Thank you for posting this.

My wife has recently gone through cancer. She just had her second "clean" three-month scan. Fingers crossed!
 

Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Thank you for posting this.

My wife has recently gone through cancer. She just had her second "clean" three-month scan. Fingers crossed!
Sorry to hear that she was unfortunate enough to be in that situation.

But great news that she is so far holding her own!

Our blessings and prayers!

Asher
 

Chris Calohan

Well-known member
Leslie had the surgery as well as the reconstruction. She was in surgery from 9am to midnight. All the labs came back negative for cancer in the breast and lymph nodes. Now the wait begins. 3 months, then 6 months, then a year, then another until she hits the five year mark with no return...this is when thoughts and prayers have impact as opposed to thoughts and prayers for slaughtered children because our legislators won't do their jobs. Thanks to everyone for the kind comments. Leslie and I do have a great connective friendship. I love her as the sister I never had.
 

Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Leslie had the surgery as well as the reconstruction. She was in surgery from 9am to midnight. All the labs came back negative for cancer in the breast and lymph nodes. Now the wait begins. 3 months, then 6 months, then a year, then another until she hits the five year mark with no return...this is when thoughts and prayers have impact as opposed to thoughts and prayers for slaughtered children because our legislators won't do their jobs. Thanks to everyone for the kind comments. Leslie and I do have a great connective friendship. I love her as the sister I never had.
Not week by week or month by month.

Just reassure her to treasure and fill each day, as if she is cured, as she has every chance of that and death is just not an experience to waste time on when one can enjoy our journey!

Asher
 
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