Patient to patient support and info

[archeonaut]

Roel Wielinga is a graphic artist who is published internationally in
the graphic novel and comic field. After 59 years of great health he
was diagnosed with AML a month or so ago. As many patients know, there
is a great deal of medical information out there on the disease - and
very little patient to patient communication. We have many medical
researchers and staffers working with patients who have cancer, but
Roel and I saw an immediate need for information and support from
those who know best what fears, hopes and issues newly diagnosed
patients go through - patients themselves. As a writer/photographer, I
joined forces with Roel to create a photo blog and a journal of his
experience. They both present examples of the unique art Roel began to
produce as he explored his feelings. We hope the words and pictures
will provide insights and support for other sufferers. The photos and
journal can be found at these URLs:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/marknewell/

http://www.roels-story.com

We hope the contents will help, inform and inspire. Please feel frr to
comment and suggest. Archaeonaut