Art TherapyHero of HopePatient StoriesEmpowerment Through Art and Music
Melissa Marshall found comfort and inspiration to help herself and others cope with cancer through both art and music.
2017 Hero of Hope Patient Award™ winner
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Art TherapyDouglas Herman, who has been diagnosed with stage IV prostate cancer, describes his beautiful painting of the Superstitions Mountains east of Phoenix, Arizona, which symbolizes the link between man and nature and paying tribute to his mom, who passed away from melanoma, and whose ashes were scattered there.
Colon CancerPatient StoriesCancer SymptomsLosing weight and her appetite made Lydia Virgo go to the doctor to get a blood test, which showed a low iron count. Although exhibiting no pain, Lydia’s CT scan and colonoscopy revealed a tumor in her colon.
Art TherapyMultiple MyelomaWhile painting this beautifully realistic rendition of a Clam Shack in Cape Cod, Eddie Sutherland was able to step back, focus on his art, and forget his cancer concerns for a while.
Last modified: January 29, 2018
