I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in November 2022. Malignant tumor cells were found in the lymph nodes, both breasts, which unfortunately had metastasized to the bones and meninges. The news was devastating, but thanks to the cooperation of the doctors and hospital staff, I was able to start treatment relatively quickly. Unfortunately, the statistics did not present much chance of survival. Still I was determined that I will survive and I will recover. I had plans, dreams for the future that I did not want to give up. Not to mention my family, my husband and my four children, for whom I am responsible. I instinctively felt that photography is my tool to deal with the trauma, to live through the emotional ups and downs and to accept the changes. The images are not just documentary photos, but rather records of this difficult time of pain, loss, anxiety, challenge and relief. These images in this series are part of a long-term project, since I am still coping with the disease.
The project was awarded 1st at the 42nd Hungarian Press Photo Competition in the "Every day life" series category.