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Jasmin Cathor germany
title
Mamma
The diagnosis came unexpectedly and felt surreal. Actually, I was the one who had been suffering from an illness (Endometriosis) for years. The fact that now one of my loved ones was in life-threatening danger and had a difficult journey ahead deeply saddened me and made me feel overwhelmed.
However, when I saw my mother facing it all with a positive attitude and with strength, I realized that in the midst of a misfortune, there was an opportunity. After years of her taking care of me, I could finally give something back, be there for her, and provide support based on my own experiences.
My decision to document my mother's journey through photography came about three months after the diagnosis in August 2021. By that time, she had already undergone all the preliminary examinations and a breast-conserving surgery. In December 2021, she started the 16 sessions of chemotherapy, followed by 30 radiation treatments that ended in July 2022. As the same time as the radiation started, she started hormone therapy, which is scheduled for five to ten years and is still ongoing. Today, she is considered cured.
I want to share this story with other affected individuals and their loved ones who are seeking support in a similar situation. I want to encourage them and give them hope. Additionally, I want to raise awareness among outsiders about the topic of breast cancer in a sensitive way that allows room for interpretation.
During my communication design studies at HAW Hamburg (2016-2023), I had the opportunity to acquire a wide range of skills in the visual field.
Throughout my time there, I was able to narrow down what truly ignites my passion and drives me forward – stories. Stories are ubiquitous and convey content in a visual and emotional manner. Photography, in particular, is a discipline that perfectly aligns with my enthusiasm for storytelling, which is why I chose to specialize in it during my studies.
I will start my Master's degree in communication design with focus on photography in October 2023 to dive deeper into the field of photography and to connect with like-minded people.
I am thankful to follow my passion and am looking forward to share stories that will hopefully touch the hearts and minds of many people worldwide.
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entry description
One in eight women worldwide will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. My mother was one of them.The diagnosis came unexpectedly and felt surreal. Actually, I was the one who had been suffering from an illness (Endometriosis) for years. The fact that now one of my loved ones was in life-threatening danger and had a difficult journey ahead deeply saddened me and made me feel overwhelmed.
However, when I saw my mother facing it all with a positive attitude and with strength, I realized that in the midst of a misfortune, there was an opportunity. After years of her taking care of me, I could finally give something back, be there for her, and provide support based on my own experiences.
My decision to document my mother's journey through photography came about three months after the diagnosis in August 2021. By that time, she had already undergone all the preliminary examinations and a breast-conserving surgery. In December 2021, she started the 16 sessions of chemotherapy, followed by 30 radiation treatments that ended in July 2022. As the same time as the radiation started, she started hormone therapy, which is scheduled for five to ten years and is still ongoing. Today, she is considered cured.
I want to share this story with other affected individuals and their loved ones who are seeking support in a similar situation. I want to encourage them and give them hope. Additionally, I want to raise awareness among outsiders about the topic of breast cancer in a sensitive way that allows room for interpretation.
about the photographer
I am Jasmin Cathor, a passionate visual storyteller, from Hamburg, Germany.During my communication design studies at HAW Hamburg (2016-2023), I had the opportunity to acquire a wide range of skills in the visual field.
Throughout my time there, I was able to narrow down what truly ignites my passion and drives me forward – stories. Stories are ubiquitous and convey content in a visual and emotional manner. Photography, in particular, is a discipline that perfectly aligns with my enthusiasm for storytelling, which is why I chose to specialize in it during my studies.
I will start my Master's degree in communication design with focus on photography in October 2023 to dive deeper into the field of photography and to connect with like-minded people.
I am thankful to follow my passion and am looking forward to share stories that will hopefully touch the hearts and minds of many people worldwide.
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