Cancer and Osteoporosis »

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Cancer patients face an increased risk for bone loss and fractures due to both the direct effects of cancer on the skeleton and to the side effects that come with many cancer specific therapies. Cancer surgery and treatments affect the entire body, not just the area of the cancer. Patients react differently to cancer treatment… Read more »

Osteoporosis Art »

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Because I have osteoporosis, I was inspired to create works of art to reflect the condition. As I worked over several seasons, the pieces evolved resulting in what I call, “ossified bones.” My project began in the summer, which is the time of year when my garage becomes a hand-made paper studio. I started by… Read more »