These photographs were taken over a two week period, documenting the life of a cancer patient currently undergoing treatment for Ovarian Cancer. Ovarian Cancer is one of the most obscure cancers, as there are very few prevention, detection, and treatment options. A "cure" has yet to be found. When I heard about this documentary photography assignment, I knew immediately that I wanted to document my mothers experience with Ovarian Cancer. One difficult thing to deal with was realizing how little information and awareness there is regarding cancer, in particular ovarian. I know that before my own life was touched by cancer I never considered for a moment that it would ever effect me or my family. September was Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, in which friends and family wore teal (the color associated with Ovarian Cancer, like pink for Breast Cancer) and painted their toes teal in support of loved ones. I wanted to document the things that cancer patients deal with on a day by day basis; the constant doctors visits, medications, chemotherapy, side effects, and the outpouring of love and support. I took this assignment as an opportunity to allow others to educate themselves, and give a small peek into an experience that they will hopefully not have to experience firsthand.
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