A Face In Time - Tapa dura

A Face In Time is the true story of Judy Ryan, who at 17 wasdiagnosed with a malignant facial tumor, embryonol rhabdomyosarcoma.¿ Inits early stages, the pressure of the tumor alone had begun to erode part ofher cheek bone, and once radiation began, damage to her skin, tissue, jaw, eye,ear and scalp was well underway.¿ Despitea fatal prognosis, she survived and since that time there has been noreoccurrence.¿¿ Howincredibly fortunate and remarkable it was that she recovered, but, at thetime, her survival was bittersweet.¿ Inaddition to the various maladies she was left to contend with, there was amarked change in her appearance.Toldwith honesty and humor, her tale is one of determination that moved her beyondthe cosmetic and quality of life issues left behind by cancer and radiation.Making peace with her altered features has been a life-long journey - a journeythat led to a happy life without limitations. Twenty-six years and surgerieslater, Judy hopes that others can find solace in their own differences while learningfrom the mistakes she made along the way in her attempts to make the rightchoices in doctors and surgical procedures.

JUDYRYAN has enjoyed a career in retail for over 20 years, has written about healthtopics for Valley Scene Magazine, and has counseled cancerpatients as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society.¿ Her website devoted to individuals of facial difference,Beneath the Surface, can be accessedat: http://www.beneaththesurfaceweb.com.¿¿Judy lives in Monrovia, California.¿ This is herfirst book.LINDASEIDEL is a makeup artist, author, educator, aesthetic rehabilitationspecialist, and creator/President of Linda Seidel Transforming Cosmetics. CoverDesign by Miriam Thorin