Tag Archives: terminal illness

Beating Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Father and Daughter’s Strength

Why father Mark Cox photographed his daughter's battle against lymphocytic leukemia

This Father’s Day, we look to the courageous and creative efforts of one dad: Mark Cox. In 2010, Cox’s family discovered that their 11-year-old daughter, Sarah, had acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). The years to follow would be tumultuous, challenging and … Continue reading

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Sometimes Being Silly With A Friend Is The Best Therapy

Certainly one way to look a terminal illness square in the face - pun intended!

  Some of my favorites from the past: “I want to die like my father, peacefully in his sleep, not screaming and terrified, like his passengers.”  Meanwhile, in Heaven…Steve Jobs (1955-2011) Or read our full selection from the past here.

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HIV Virus Cure: Can Soy Sauce Save the Day?

Yomasa scientists say soy sauce molecule EFdA has tremendous anti-AIDS drug potential

According to Yomasa, a cure for the HIV virus could be nestled in pantries across America. The Japanese recently revealed its findings of a molecule in its soy sauce called EFdA that holds uncanny similarities to current anti-AIDS drugs. It’s not … Continue reading

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On Terminal Illness: The Dad Project by Briony Campbell

Life, death, cancer and what Briony Cambell learned through photographing her dad’s terminal illness

“Being a good daughter to my dying dad was tricky,” says photographer Briony Campbell on her 2009 photo series, The Dad Project, which chronicles her father David Campbell’s end of life battle against cancer. The London-based artist was in her … Continue reading

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One True Thing by Carl Franklin

Just in time for Mother's Day 2014: A daughter helps her mother fight cancer in the Carl Franklin film

As Mother’s Day 2014 approaches, we’re consider what we love and respect about the woman who has consistently given us so much. Yet, for some, Mother’s Day doesn’t present an opportunity for easy admiration and rosy memories; for some, Mother’s … Continue reading

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What is a Chaplain? An Interview with David Franzblau

David Franzblau talks about Chaplains and how they help those who are terminally ill.

Today, SevenPonds speaks with David Franzblau, a Chaplain currently working at Seton Medical Center in Daly City, California. He will answer a few of our questions about being a chaplain and will offer some tips that anyone can do. Gabriella: … Continue reading

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