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I am 45 years of age, Severe Eczema, had photo light therapies at Johns Hopkins, steriod shots UVB light treatments at Cleveland Clinic, taken Cyclosporine and other drugs to help with Eczema, feel like those played a part in the diagnosis, history of cancer on both sides of family. Married, 2 children, working mom, struggling with finances. Trying to eat better and stay healthy, living each moment as if it were the last one. Cancer does that to you.

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Initial Diagnosis Month

April

Initial Diagnosis Year

2009

Stage at Diagnosis

Unknown Stage

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