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" I've been operated on 13 times. "

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Life Is Too Short

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Having A Good Time

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" I was able to get operated on four days after I was diagnosed. It was just a matter of getting this baseball-sized tumor out of me. I reflect now on how lucky I was to be in the situation where I could get the best possible help and treatment. "

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