- Jennifer Glass was diagnosed with lung cancer in January 2013
- Her husband took a photograph of her every day for the first year
- Timelapse video follows Ms Glass through radiation and chemo
- She decided to shave her hair, and video also shows the skin problems which she later suffered when she begun taking oral chemo drugs
- Although not yet in remission, Ms Glass’ tumour is no longer growing
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A woman who was diagnosed with lung cancer just four months into her marriage has documented her journey – by having her photo taken every day for a year.
Jennifer Glass, from San Mateo, California, discovered she had advanced lung cancer in January 2013 after her husband found a lump in her neck.
Starting on the day the family learned she had cancer; the time-lapse video follows the 50-year-old for her first year, through chemo, radiation and finally, a halt in cancer growth.
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The beginning: The first photograph of Jennifer Glass, taken by her husband Harlan Seymour, when they first got the diagnosis on January 5, 2013
Documentation: Ms Glass’ husband took one photograph of her every day, all the way through chemotherapy and radiation
Drastic move: After first cutting her hair short Ms Glass decided to shave her head when her hair started falling out as a result of the radiation and chemotherapy she underwent in March and April last year
Just months after marrying Harlan
Seymour, Ms Glass was given the devastating news that she had Stage IV
metastatic lung cancer.
On
her blog, she writes: ‘ Apart from that lump, I had no symptoms. I felt
healthy, energetic, and strong as I embarked on the most joyful and
contented phase of my life.
‘We were newlyweds, having just gotten married a few months before.’
Ms Glass’ cancer was non-small cell lung cancer, stage IIIB, with an estimated five-year survival rate of five per cent. Â
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MrDrummle,
Newcastle,
55 minutes ago
She’s such a beautiful woman.
Maggie,
Shropshire, United Kingdom,
3 hours ago
What a lovely family who have been to hell and back. I really hope Jennifer remains well and wish her and her lovely family all the very best.
Luckyjoy,
Reading, United Kingdom,
4 hours ago
Note to everybody, if you smoke then Stop!
wisteria,
newcastle upon tyne, United Kingdom,
moments ago
you dont have to be a smoker to get lung cancer FACT!
Kitty,
Merseyside,
17 hours ago
Beautiful smile that reaches her eyes all the way through. The only bit where she looks utterly fed up is where she has the horrid skin rashes, and still looks like a fighter even then.
Sokan2013,
Manchester, United Kingdom,
17 hours ago
You go girl! Congratulations to her. Wow!
Hayley,
London, United Kingdom,
18 hours ago
Doctors really need to invent some kinda pill or lotion that stop you losing your hair during treatment. Best wishes to anyone going through this.
Starlet7,
Leeds, United Kingdom,
15 hours ago
Putting an ice pack on your scalp helps, and not everyone experiences hair loss anyway. My grandad went through countless rounds and still had a head of hair that most young men would die for (in his mid 60?s).
wisteria,
newcastle upon tyne, United Kingdom,
moments ago
there is a pill available but only the rich peeps can afford it as its too expensive for the nhs to give out look at linda bellingham she took it and kept her hair but she could afford it
ay_13,
Surabaya ,
18 hours ago
Just came across this article, and this is very touching. I hope she can maintain her health and make sure the cancer won’t grow again.
My aunt has just passed away a few hours ago because of metastatic breast cancer. It’s very unfortunate for her, and for all of us.
So, I really hope this beautiful lady will do well in the future. God bless.
Perry,
Warrington,
19 hours ago
Simply beautiful.
Maria,
Colchester,
19 hours ago
You’re lovely Jennifer, I have been in the same time frame as you. As you say ‘no sign at the moment’ let’s keep our fingers crossed. All the best in the world xxx
La-de-dah,
Lala land, United Kingdom,
19 hours ago
Brave women. I hope she conquers this vile disease.
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