"Cáncer, la batalla que no elegimos"

«Cáncer, la batalla que no elegimos»

02 de abril de 2013 - 08:39 a. m.

angelo Merendino

Angelo Merendino

Waiting to speak with a radiologist about treatment of the cancer in her bone and on her liver, Jen is anxious and irritated.

Angelo Merendino

While hospitalized, Jen asked me to bring our clippers from home and shave her head, since chemotherapy was causing her hair to fall out.

Angelo Merendino

From the Series "The Battle We Didn't Choose, My Wife's Fight with Breast Cancer."

Angelo Merendino

Jen applies her final touches as we prepare to go to my parent's 60th wedding anniversary.

Angelo Merendino

After a summer walk, Jen sits in the window and paints her nails.

Angelo Merendino

Late for a brain radiation apointment, nauseated and tired, the smells from our neighbrohood were nearly too much for Jen.

Angelo Merendino

From the series, "The Battle We Didn't Choose, My Wife's Fight with Breast Cancer."

Angelo Merendino

Riding home in a cab after chemotherapy treatment, Jen rests her head on her mom's shoulder.

Angelo Merendino

Jen was diagnosed with stage 3B breast cancer in February of 2008, just 5 months after her and Angelo's wedding. Angelo began to photograph the couple's day to day life after they learned that Jen's cancer had spread to her liver and hip. Jennifer's grace, courage and optism along with the love that Jen and Ange shared has served as inspiration to countless amounts of people.

Angelo Merendino

ANGELO MERENDINO

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