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Dottie Gutenkauf

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Bio	I’m 78, retired 1997 from position as union staffer, formerly college professor (Sociology). Born & raised in NYC, Music & Art HS (class of 1950), City College (evening division) BA, 1961, MS Southern Illinois University, 1965 (College Student Personnel); ABD Sociology, SIU, 1974
Display Name	Dottie Gutenkauf
I am	the patient
Initial Diagnosis Month	December
Initial Diagnosis Year	2008
Stage at Diagnosis	Unknown Stage
Current Stage	Unknown Stage

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Dottie Gutenkauf