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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBill beat pancreas cancer 3 years ago, now his wife has melanoma
I learned about it over a few beers with them tonight. She has a good outlook on what might be ahead.
They are both union members which means good insurance. They have lots of friends giving lots of love and support.
Please post your get well wishes here, so they can be passed on.
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Bill beat pancreas cancer 3 years ago, now his wife has melanoma (Original Post)
Omaha Steve
Jan 2013
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My Dad got pancreatic cancer when he was 76 and beat it. He lived another 13 years....
OldDem2012
Jan 2013
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elleng
(130,865 posts)1. Best wishes, Bill and family.
Great to hear you beat pancreas cancer. So did a high school classmate of mine.
OldDem2012
(3,526 posts)2. My Dad got pancreatic cancer when he was 76 and beat it. He lived another 13 years....
....so it can be done.
Hang in there, Bill and wife! Glad you have good insurance.
Tikki
(14,556 posts)3. Strong vibes making their way to Mrs. Bill and Bill..
Support of loving family and friends means everything.
Tikki
Laochtine
(394 posts)4. I'm a noob
But I wish you well