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Why I am on Inspire

Lub1
  • By Lub1
  • Posted April 26, 2009 at 9:55 am · 9 replies
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Our son was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) of the right humerus at age 14. He was treated at Georgetown Univ. Hosp. from 1997-1998. When he was in treatment I wondered if there would be life after cancer? There is! And I wanted to see kids with hair having yearly checkups in the clinic. So, if I can be of help to any parent, grandparent or anyone dealing with this disease I would like to give back and help. Some of my best friends now are parents who helped me when he was ill and I needed help. Our son is now cancer free for 11 years, a college graduate and my hero.

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