What People say about Toxic Tattooed
Maria’s unique voice emphasizes humor, and her self-reflection has been deep. She brings spiritual and emotional depth together with scientific fact, and then transforms both with her ever-present sense of humor. She makes people feel comfortable about the disease and then comforts them.
                                                                     
  Rev. Scotty McLennan
                                                                                               Dean of Religious Life Stanford U
                                                                                               Author Finding Your Religion


An elegant and inspiring expression of the human spirit.
                                                                       
Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J.
                                                                                                President Emeritus
                                                                                               College of the Holy Cross



The photographs reveal the poignancy, as well as the unexpected humor, of being treated for cancer
                                                                          
The Boston Globe


Maria uses humor in a sensitive and comforting way. She has terrific insight and the ability to put confusing, painful thoughts into perspective and make everyone around her feel better. Patients and family members laugh out loud while viewing her exhibit. Others then join in, laugh together, and begin talking, telling their own stories.  It is inspiring to watch.
                                                                          
Ruth Sherman, R.N., MS
                                                                                                     Oncology Clinical Specialist
                                                                                                     Harvard Vanguard Med Assoc.


I know Margaret Thatcher, Margaret Thatcher is a friend of mine, and Maria Judge is tougher than Margaret Thatcher.
                                                                          
Gen John R. Galvin, USArmy Ret.
                                                                          
Dean, Fletcher School

Your photo essay will help people understand what living with cancer is like and provide encouragement to other sufferers
                                                                     
   Lady Margaret Thatcher


Your exhibit is magnificent and I am certain that your work has inspired many … you have taken control of your illness, reached out to others and helped them immensely.
                                                                         
Eileen M. Donoghue, Mayor
                                                                                                   Lowell MA
Comments from Viewers

This … leaves me feeling less fearful of the possibility of being diagnosed with cancer in the future. I would definitely want to be in touch with someone like you if that ever happened. God bless.
                                                                                        
Concord MA



You have shared so beautifully! I hope you turn this into a book so it can reach many more. Thank you. You are in my prayers.
                                                                                       
Washington DC



My group of friends and I just found out one of our best friends has stomach cancer. He’s 29. Your journey here was very courageous and inspirational. I will pass it on.
                                                                                      
Atlanta GA



I stopped by to take a “quick look” at the display and ended up looking and reading everything. Very well done. Thank you!
                                                                                     
Tucson AZ


What a great treasure you have made for your family and what a wonderful outlook you have on life. May your life be long, healthy and full. Thank you for sharing.
                                                                                     
Cambridge MA