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Wonderful husband Bill, married 25 years, always helps me with the wrapping of lymphedema leg..due to tumor growth..hopefully will be able to get back to stocking support. Was avid cyclist..Prince Edward Island twice (best trips)..around Quebec 1300 km in 13 days…Kingston to Montreal…around Lake Champlain..what fun times. Big supporter of my husband’s bluegrass band Road Scholars..they have two cds..I’m the audience since I can’t sing or play instrument.
Retired from part-time consulting for not-for-profit organizations upon diagnose of melanoma..after retirng earlier in 2005 from advancement office of a leading independent school in Montreal.
Son Shaun recently married to Christina. Proud Gram of Chloe, a beautiful little girl, parents are stepson Brandon and Genevieve. Stepdaughter Andrea lives in Vancouver and continues her successful career.
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Initial Diagnosis Month

July
Initial Diagnosis Year

2008
Stage at Diagnosis

Stage 3
Current Stage

Stage 4
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