Catherine Horn

And the margins were declared ‘clear.’

I was free from the disease that kills so many,

One of those (Melanoma) took my younger sister’s life,

Oozing and gaping by the side of my nose.

And then, a Miracle Man performed a miracle.

Although my smartphone didn’t recognize my face,

Almost two years ago, a deep, aggressive and fast-growing basal cell carcinoma was detected in my face, resulting in a 9 ½-hour Moh's surgery, leaving a golf ball-sized hole in my face. Several days later, I underwent an extensive repair and reconstructive surgical procedure followed by several smaller surgeries. I wrote this poem to help me process this traumatic event and to thank the plastic surgeon who performed the surgeries. I share it with you with the hope that it may help even one other person who faces a similar experience.

This post was written and submitted by Catherine Horn. The article reflects the views of Horn and not of CURE®. This is also not supposed to be intended as medical advice.

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