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Part Of Me Now: Living with Breast Cancer

Feature - 40 min

How does someone live after having cheated death?

Part Of Me Now: Living with Breast Cancer The simple fact is people need to begin talking about and recognizing what is beyond the treatment of cancer. What is next? "Part Of Me Now: Living With Breast Cancer" targets the hardship and struggles those who've gone through Breast Cancer endure beyond their treatments. The film highlights a side to cancer that has yet to be focused on- the aftermath. It centers around the personal stories of individuals who will live with cancer in their bodies or as a lingering threat for the rest of their lives.
Dr. Shelby Terstriep, MD and Dr. Chery Hysjulien, PSYD of Sanford Health's Cancer Survivorship Program based in Fargo, North Dakota discuss options available to patients at every stage. The pair go in depth about services their program offers and how support can change someone's attitude and outlook. Patients, artists, and family members all contribute to the fabric of the discussion. "Part Of Me Now" dives into the aspect of cancer that is least talked about and exposes the hard truth about life post-cancer and those it can impact. The rawness and tough parts of the journey are shared throughout. This film brings to light the effect that support and encouragement from others can give someone living with the disease. It's time for the world to open their eyes and be mindful of a time when people truly need support - beyond the last treatment.
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The Producers


After witnessing her mother Lori go through the struggles of Breast Cancer, 27 year old first-time filmmaker Emily Gerhardson knew she needed to create a documentary discussing the continuing effects cancer can have on one’s life - even beyond the treatments. Born and raised in Fargo, ND, she now resides in Los Angeles, CA where she continues to develop her filmmaking craft. Her mission with “Part Of Me Now: Living With Breast Cancer” is to promote community and fellowship for patients and loved ones affected by the disease and its treatments.

Making The Film


Emily [Gerhardson, Director] knew she needed to have a great sense of community when presenting “Part Of Me Now”, so she chose to focus on subjects who have connections to her hometown Fargo, North Dakota.


Emily flew back and forth from Los Angeles to Fargo four times to film women who have completed their Breast Cancer treatments or were Stage Four.


Just before starting post-production, Emily found a man willing to share his story from Grand Forks, North Dakota who recently retired in Queen Creek, Arizona. She drove to film his interview summer 2015 before working on post for a year.

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