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Linda Graffin

Family & Friends Stage IV Colon Cancer Wisconsin
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Guest Post by Linda Graffin • October 14, 2021

Story: In February 2015, my sister was diagnosed with stage IV cancer, which spread to her liver and lungs by the time they found it. She was 46 years old. In March 2015, I was diagnosed with stage II cancer at age 42. The only reason I got screened was because of my sister. In October 2017. my sister lost her battle. If I would have waited to be screened, I would have been stage IV. My sister saved my life. I can’t say enough about getting screened.

Advice: Stay strong and keep fighting. Everyone has a hero and you may just be that hero.

Topics: Early-Age Onset
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Linda Graffin’s sister was diagnosed with stage IV cancer, which spread to her liver and lungs by the time they found it in February 2015. Linda was diagnosed with stage II cancer in March 2015. Her sister saved her life. Linda resides in Wisconsin.

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