Cancer---There is Hope
Uploaded: December 11, 2006
From left to right. The two black and white images depict cancer patients and their supporters preparing to enter treatment. The third image shows a lady going thru cancer treatment, represented by the maze. Notice the fear, determination, and hope that's displayed on their faces. The last image shows a family with joy on their faces. They have exited the maze, signifying the successful treatment.
Cancer has tremendous impacts. We all know someone that's (1) survived cancer, (2) succumbed to cancer, or (3) has cancer. This includes many BetterPhoto members. We've seen their mini-pics from time to time, but most have not walked in their shoes nor felt their emotional turmoil. All we can offer is our love, support, and prayers.
This exhibit is in Omaha, Nebraska.
Kay E. Mahoney December 11, 2006
Nice work Ken. Fantastic dedication to all the people that have delt with cancer. I have three good friends that are dealing with it. They all have been on chemo and radiation. One has been cured and is on the upside of it. The other two are still being treated. My prayers are will all that have it and have had it to stay in remission and for the ones that will one day here that word from their doctor. #570477Nina Shields December 11, 2006
Ken, I'll enjoy coming back and viewing this great image over and over; it is truly powerful, a great message, presented perfectly; congratulations! #3689938Colette M. Metcalf December 11, 2006
Nice work here, Ken!! Wonderful dedication. #3689939Jeff Robinson December 11, 2006
Powerful panel Ken! Soooo Well Done! Jeff #3689966Mary L. Graham December 11, 2006
Beautiful work Ken and Great dedication!! =) #3689979Ray Clarke December 11, 2006
Wonderful story telling image Ken! Great work !!!(R) #3690069Ray Thoms December 11, 2006
Very well done Ken, have seen the ravages of cancer in our family members. #3690107Sharon King December 11, 2006
This image does give people HOPE, very nicely done! #3690108Candice C. Calhoun December 11, 2006
Beautiful montage and a most powerful message! Where there is life, there is hope!ccc #3690150
Amy JACKSON December 11, 2006
Great image & presentation, Ken! #3690206Bobbie Davis December 11, 2006
Wonderful panel for the theme Ken! #3690339Linda D. Lester December 11, 2006
Awesome....wonderful presentation for a great cause! #3690482Cathy Barrows December 11, 2006
very powerful...well done with the collage #3690603Peter W. Marks December 11, 2006
Ken. I am always moved by images that are more than pretty pictures. Your image puts me in mind of Holocaust and War portrayals and I have spent time looking at it and thinking deeply. I had colon cancer and surgery both in 1997 and 1998 and am now clear. I choose not to talk about "remission" as it often begs the question "how long do the docs give you?" Thanks, Pete #3690638Peter W. Marks December 11, 2006
I am taking the unusual step of adding another comment as there was insufficient room on my first response.Carla Metzler December 11, 2006
Great image & dedication, Ken! #3690687Tammy Scott December 11, 2006
Well done image and great dedication #3690764Crossroad Photography December 11, 2006
Powerful and moving, Ken! Fantastic work on this! #3690942She-She Killough December 11, 2006
WONDERFUL IMAGE and Message Ken!!!! As you can see these images deeply move people. We all need to be moved out of complacency not just in this time of year but always. Thank you for reminding us Ken!! I LOVE it! It does inspire HOPE!! ;) Great work Ken! #3691102Gail Vitikacs December 11, 2006
Totally agree with Sheesh...beautifully done Ken..... #3691162Shawn Jennings December 11, 2006
Great work Ken! #3691193Roger Bernabo December 11, 2006
WOW, so powerful in words and image Ken! This theme has been most provoking in hope and thus courage.Great work Ken! #3691207
Paul Michko December 11, 2006
Great collage and message, Ken. #3691288Bill Wyatt December 11, 2006
Excellent work an image with real meaning and thought behind it. I have been through and had people close to me go through this and I know how importanta Hope is when you are going through the treatment. #3691303Ken Smith December 11, 2006
Dennis FlanaganTamara K. Walker December 11, 2006
Beautifully captured and presented. #3692515Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 11, 2006
Very nice work Ken! #3692549Claudia Kuhn December 11, 2006
Wonderful collage to present hope to cancer patients and all of us who have friends with this disease. #3692692Darryl Wilkinson December 11, 2006
Very thought provoking indeed, Ken. Excellent presentation! You gotta believe. #3692864Ronald F. Fischer December 11, 2006
Awesome work, Ken! As one who has lived with cancer for over 10 years, I will add that hope combined with faith in God can overcome anything - even Cancer! #3692958Ken Smith December 11, 2006
Thank you everyone for the heartfelt comments! #3692994Kaye Burazin December 11, 2006
An image with great emotional impact for many. My niece just finished her first round of chemo and we all are hoping for the best. Many prayers for those who share this story. Thanks Ken. #3693044Nancy L. Green December 11, 2006
Very moving and beautifully done Ken!! What a wonderful message of hope!! <>< #3693115Jenny Bosmans December 12, 2006
Simply beautiful presentation and work, Ken...very emotional and moving. #3693476Renee Doyle December 12, 2006
Beautiful, wonderful, strong and positive presentation of an area of concern for most people Ken! Hope - such a wonderful thing.Darren K. Fisher December 13, 2006
WOW this is a very powerful post Ken. Being one of those that have heard the words You have Cancer I can tell you HOPE is very powerful. You really have blown me away with this post Ken....THANKS!!!!! #3697507JO ANN CLEVELAND December 14, 2006
What a wonderful, encouraging story and image! Lost my brother and dad to lung cancer, (smoking) and mom to colon (from their smoke?) and the real message we need to learn is early diagnosis and testing! We grow in strengh emotionally and spiritually through these times!Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 14, 2006
Very poignant image, Bill!!!! Beautifully done!!! ^.^ Kitty #3703121Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 14, 2006
KEN!!! :-) #3703522Peggy J. Maguire January 24, 2007
Ken,HAS A very strong Impact to me and my Sister I'm sure ,THANK YOU...Peggy,I'll let you know... #3864458Nadya Johnson January 24, 2007
Very powerful, Ken! Somehow I missed this image earlier. I'm glad you brought it to my attention! I get the feeling this has had more impact on more people than you will even realize! So well done! And so very thoughtful, too. Life is not "Tiptoe through the Tulips" all the time, and that's for sure. I also loved your piece on Hope. Very uplifting, Ken - both posts. #3864589James E. Coleman June 16, 2008
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Usman M. Bajwa April 08, 2010
This is a very apt MT entry. Thanks for describing the picture.UB. #8521242
Cathy A. Rose September 28, 2012
Wonderful tribute Ken!! I love it!! Thank you so much for sharing!! #10344616Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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