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Please help my wife and me

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Anything will help. It will all go towards medical expenses.

As a kid, I always loved the last scene of It’s a Wonderful Life when all George’s friends came to his rescue when he needed them. I always knew that when my hour of need happened, my friends would do the same. My hour of need has come in the form of breast cancer. I have insurance of course but even with that, the medical expenses are daunting. As hard as it is to ask, I am hoping you can give a dollar or two to help me pay these wonderful care-givers and medical procedures that are going to see me through this journey to the other side and back to health.

Blessings,
Carol Holden and Doug Westberg

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Update on Carol

Carol
Carol went to the cancer clinic for the first time yesterday, for orientation. They are moving very fast. Her surgical oncologist is wonderful. Her MRI is scheduled for Wednesday.

We got a reality check Monday, but Carol is remaining extremely positive. The prognosis for a full cancer-free recovery requiring only a lumpectomy as far as the breast is concerned is 100%, we have been assured. On the other hand, the reality is that the cancer is “Stage 2 or 3,” the lymph node is cancerous as well, and Carol will undergo chemo, surgery, and radiation.

Again, on the bright side, Carol has the best possible care and the best possible insurance. And the best possible husband. Just as soon as he gets over the shock. The good news on that score is whereas in the old days, he would cope by going to bed for a week, now his coping mechanism comprises buying used books and doing vigorous yard work.
Your support and love is deeply appreciated. Don’t forget about us. Every contact of any kind is a boost.
Love,
Doug
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