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Don't Change - 2010
The images form reference of coming to terms with
aspects of treatment and recovery from cancer.
Charly, who was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma,
had a tumor "about the size of a cantaloupe" that
developed in both the bone and the soft tissue of
her hip. "VIDE Chemotherapy" treatment was followed by
surgery removing 90%. Due to the remaining cancerous
cells in the soft tissue, post operative radiotherapy
and chemotherapy commenced. The treatment caused ovarian
failure. An operation on the bladder was also required
as it was damaged during the radiotherapy.
Charly's silver-plated titanium hip is the first of it's
kind to be used in the uk. 9 pints of blood were transfused.
A selection of these images exhibited during "Get Fresh" 2011.
A full essay explaining the images is available on request.