"The Plight of Cancer Patients"
16" x 20"
Acrylic on canvas
Eufemia's Story:
Title of Painting: “The Plight of Cancer Patients “(This is only my opinion as a cancer patient. The course of the river is to find the sea no matter how difficult the way may be. Along the way, breakthroughs in technology, support groups, and a whole lot of good-hearted people, makes it possible for a cancer patient to survive. )
I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in February, 2009 and had double mastectomy the following month. I was so scared for I was told after the surgery, I would need chemotherapy. I dreaded chemotherapy based on what I read about its side effects. I am thousands of miles away from home and I just felt it would be too hard for me to do everything by myself. Miraculously, after the surgery, my doctors decided I would not need any chemotherapy or radiation. I was grateful at first but soon after, I began to have doubts about my decision since the cancer I had, was found to be non-invasive contrary to the initial finding. I was consumed with guilt feelings. I found solace in attending Yoga classes for cancer survivors and joining support groups. It was a relief knowing I am not alone in this plight and there are people who really understand what I am undergoing. I have indeed found a new “family” among these support groups. Without them, I don’t know what could have happened to me.
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