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Joanne Malo

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About to celebrate my 79th birthday! Am hoping for many more when I make my way through chemo. I grew up in N.J. during WW2, and graduated from U.of Miami,Fl. in 1957. Married a UM grad/Air Force Vet/engineer
who moved our daughters to Los Angeles,Ca.; Ft.Walton Beach,Fl.;Cape Kennedy; and Valley Forge, Pa. We were space gypsies until 1967.
I became a Girl Scout leader, Hospital fund raiser, and substitute teacher while the girls were growing. In 1978, became a licensed realtor and retired 1/1/14. Enjoy theater, travel, my grandchildren, my dog, friends, and family. Even won a tennis tournament with my grandson!
My husband is nearly blind from macular degeneration, and has depended on oxygen for 4 years. I have been in top health except for
early stage bouts with cancer (breast, bladder). Now my main concern is living and moving to a retirement center where he will be taken care
of in the event I can’t make it.
On to the next step! Wish me luck and a few prayers.

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Joanne Malo

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Initial Diagnosis Month

September

Initial Diagnosis Year

1996

Stage at Diagnosis

Stage 1

Current Stage

Stage 4

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