Ten individuals living with secondary Breast Cancer have been given a peek into the future to witness events they fear they might miss out on. From special holidays to attending a child’s wedding, these individuals are now featured in the “Gallery of Hope” exhibition at London’s Saatchi Gallery, which makes use of photography and AI. The pictures showcased in the exhibition were taken by renowned photographer Jillian Edelstein. The participating individuals living with secondary breast cancer, a type of cancer that is treatable, but not curable, have a limited life expectancy.
One of the showcased individuals is Louise Hudson, aged 58, from Caldicot, Monmouthshire. Diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2022, it further spread to her liver. An MRI scan conducted in February this year indicated lesions on her brain, and she was notified she merely has six months of life expectancy left. However, her image at the exhibit illustrates her celebrating her 60th birthday by performing with her amateur dance company Chelsea Ballet.
Katie Enell, another of the ten showcased individuals, displays images of herself with partner Liam on their wedding day in 2025. Katie lives in Liverpool and was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. Oge Onwuachu’s image showcases her in 2025, attending her son’s graduation day. Meanwhile, Helena Awuakye’s images depict her at her son Josh’s wedding day in 2030. Rebecca Brown chose to see herself with her children at her 50th birthday party in 2028.
Simon Vincent, from Breast Cancer Now, has expressed his hopes that the exhibition would help highlight the necessity of conducting further research for the 61k people living with secondary breast cancer in the UK. For Louise, the experience has been moving, helping her understand she’s not alone and giving her a chance to cherish precious moments. However, she’s keeping herself busy and continuing to plan events she wishes to enjoy, such as renewing her wedding vows with Barry, arranging for a big party, and even planning her own funeral
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