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Paulina’s Story (Leukemia)

My sister was celebrating her fourth birthday in May. It was a beautiful day- the sun cast shadows behind us, the breeze was gentle and warm, smiles danced off people’s mouths, and laughter filled the air. We never thought anything could go wrong (Back story- I was about nine years …

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Debra’s Story (Cervical Cancer)

I was diagnosed with cervical cancer on the seventh of June this year 2013, following a routine polyp removal operation. Being diagnosed was the worst fear I have ever experienced, but I thought to myself this will not beat me. Following this operation I was sent for a MRI scan. Following …

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Nancy’s Story (Breast Cancer)

My story could be called, “What Else Ya Got?” Even before I was diagnosed with breast cancer I was also fighting fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, scoliosis, nerve damage, degenerative disc disorder, and diabetes. One night in the middle of March 2010, I was sitting at my computer when a pain hit me, …

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