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Cathy.Welch46

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I am married to a wonderfully supportive and active in my care husband. We have three beautiful girls (25, 21, 17). I have not worked since my NIH treatment that left me weak and with neropathy so now I sew at home for a living. I love to garden when the weather is nice.

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Cathy.Welch46

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Initial Diagnosis Month

June

Initial Diagnosis Year

2010

Stage at Diagnosis

Stage 4

Current Stage

Stage 4

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