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My Cancer Story


On November 18, 2011 I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Tonsil Cancer.  Here are the posts that tell my story so far:

The Big Scary

Cancer Monkey

Behind The Veil

Growing Pains

The Luckiest Unlucky Girl

My New Normal

Downstream

5am Thoughts

No Hopeful Flourish In This Post. Otherwise Known as Progress.

A Warrior's Sense of Peace

People Pleaser in Pain

Spiritual Airlifts

Halfway There

Love, Fear, Courage and Faith - What Cancer Does to a Family











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      • The View From Here
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      • I Need Your Help
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