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second time around

In 2009 my lower left lung was removed. The cancer had been caught by accident in an xray. Did not involve any lymph nodes, wasn't an aggressive type. Chemo or radiation wasn't needed. Now, 2012, it's reared it's ugly head again. This time involving a small amount of lymph nodes. A lung biopsy wasn't...
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Upside Down

In January 2012 my strong healthy partner, Len, was diagnosed with bladder cancer. His positive attitude made me believe that he would beat this disease. He lived a charmed life. After 23 years of unwedded bliss, he proposed to me on Valentine's day. Our daughters 20 & 22 were thrilled. Nothing prepared...
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Ex-husband stricken with cancer

My ex-husband, (we were married for 28 years) has been stricken with colon cancer that has spread to liver and lungs. He has undergone (19) chemotherapy treatments and I am aware that he may not have much time left. To this day, I still hold a love for him. I wish that he would speak with me and allow...
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True Grit

I was asked if I would share my (our) story with you on this site. As many people did last night, I too tuned in to watch Lance Armstrong's interview with Oprah. At the end of the interview, I felt compelled to add a few words to the LIVESTRONG site! For me, Lance Armstrong will always remain a HERO...
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Feeling Hairy? A brush ... healthy hair and healing.

A brush ... healthy hair ... and healing. Sometimes it doesn't matter how much conditioner, olive oil, vegetable oil, wide tooth combs and DETERMINATION you use, sometimes it is not possible to untangle matted hair after weeks and months of being bedridden. I met Susan recently at a Toronto area hospital.
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Making Mary beautiful one last time

David called on Thursday to request an appointment for his mother Mary who was in pallative care in his home. He wanted to get her a haircut to make her feel better. I offered Monday and he said that he'd rather not wait that long, so I came two days later on Saturday morning at 9: 00. I was nervous,...
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