I was diagnosed with breast cancer in August last year, I have had all my treatment, chemo, RT, right breast mastectomy, tamoxifen for 5 years. Now waiting for reconstruction. Being messed about over the dates, really frustrating!!!
How ever during my treatment I used internet forums to conect with other women like you. I used this site, twitter, facebook, macmillan…
I spoke with a lot of women in that time and realised that art, poetry, literature and crafts were ways in which you and I worked through our feelings etc…
I realised that there must be a wealth of amazing bits of work out there that is hidden in cupboards and closets, under stairs and in drawers.
My little brain started working in over drive, I thought it might be a good idea to put on an exhibition of work by women who have and have had cancer.
So this is what I have done, I asked women on here to join in and I have had an overwhelming response… We did a couple of photoshoots, intimate beautiful portraits showing the beauty of these women despite everything cancer has done to them and taken away.
Our exhibition is called “Dear Cancer” it is being launched on 25th and 26th October at the Mal Maison Hotel Oxford 7.30pm. Tickets are £25 each includes champagne and canapes.
Pleade do come along, meet some of these amazing women, see their work and read their poems… Or even contribute something yourself.
I have found this all immensly rewarding and incredibly tiring, I hope you will find it inspiring if you are able to come.
You can contact me direct on here if you need any more information.
Anna
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My new picture on here is part of the exhibition, just a sample of what to expect…