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sandyd77

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My husband is 66 years old and a retired carpenter. He loves working outside in our flower garden and considering he did not see a doctor in 30 years, and was diagnosed with Melanoma followed by Lung Cancer as well as COPD and some cardiovascular issues when he did go to the doctor for the first time in February of 2018, he has proven to be a good patient and a very strong person. He does not complain and he is just an all around really great guy. We have two grown sons. I just recently retired after a very long executive career in Information Technology. I have learned a lot in the past year and will try to move mountains if it will help him. I would really like to have him around a few more years at minimum. We have been married over 40 years.

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sandyd77

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the patient's wife

Initial Diagnosis Month

March

Initial Diagnosis Year

2018

Stage at Diagnosis

Stage 3

Current Stage

Stage 4