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Jennifer Waldow (Rochester Institute of Technology)
Before I Go
Award of Excellence
Domestic Picture Story
Domestic Picture Story
Leisha Yasol, 37, strives to make memories for her two twin boys Morgan and William, 9. Leisha is trying to make the best of the time she has left with her children. She was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer at the age of 34. Her first surgery removed all of her breast tissue and all of the lymph nodes from her left arm. Afterwards she had both ovaries removed as well as numerous rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. Even though her cancer is in remission right now, she believes that, like most who are diagnosed with such an advanced stage cancer, it will eventually come back. Leisha lives every day for her boys and pushes herself through the pain to care for them.
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Leisha (right), 37, has blood drawn from her port, a small device implanted under the skin which connects directly into the bloodstream, in order to check for abnormalities. Leisha was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer when she was 34. Her last hospital visit showed a multitude of problems, causing Leisha to fear that her condition is deteriorating.
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Leisha (middle) has two twin boys Morgan (far right) and William (far left), 9. During the boy's 9th birthday party, Leisha lights a sparkler atop a TNT cake that she made for Morgan. She also made a treasure chest cake for William. Both cakes took all day to make, but she was determined to give the boys a great day.
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Leisha playfully holds Morgan (left) and William (right) when they get too rambunctious while on a visit to an Ithaca State Park. Due to her cancer treatments, Leisha is is constantly in pain and fatigued. However, she pushes herself daily in order to take care of her kids and to give them a good memories with her.
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Leisha had a double mastectomy when she was 34 and due to her high risk of infection, has been unable to get reconstructive surgery. Her cancer is currently in remission. However she has to live with constant pain, fatigue and other side effects due to her treatments and medications.
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Leisha gives William a kiss while he brushes his teeth before bed. Every night Leisha gets the boys ready for bed even though sometimes it's a struggle. After an exhausting day Leisha is lucky to get four hours of sleep. Due to the pain she is in and her current medications she finds it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep.
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Leisha (left) goes over the procedure for removing a spot on her forehead called basil cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, with her doctor. Because of her low immune system, Leisha is extremely prone to new diseases.
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Leisha (right) covers her son's William's face (middle), with the aid of his twin brother Morgan (left), 9, during dinner to try to entice William to eat what's left of his plate since he is "hidden".
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Leisha (middle), does her best to interact with Morgan (left) and William (right) playing games with them and creating activities for them to do with her. Due to the severity of Leisha's cancer, she believes it will come back and when it does, the doctor's won't be able to help.
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