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September 18, 2013
by marfmom
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Talking to a Young Child About Cancer

M is a very perceptive child, and he’s close with his Nona (my mom). He’s sweet and sensitive and, as is the case with many autistic children, he has a lot of anxiety. When I left for North Carolina, I … Continue reading →

October 18, 2012
by marfmom
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Vicky’s Story, Part 2: Breast Surgery, Reconstruction, and Radiation Therapy in Marfan Syndrome

Here are part one and part three of Vicky’s breast cancer and Marfan syndrome series. It was 1995, and I needed breast surgery for cancer and an aortic root replacement for a growing aortic aneurysm. Which had priority? In my … Continue reading →

October 14, 2012
by marfmom
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Vicky’s Story, Part 1: Breast Cancer, Anemia, and Marfan Syndrome

I am really excited to unveil a new section of the website to you all today: An Additional Diagnosis Stories. A few months ago my friend Vicky, a Marf whom I look up to, came to me about the two … Continue reading →

Musings of a Marfan Mom

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Talking to a Young Child About Cancer

Vicky’s Story, Part 2: Breast Surgery, Reconstruction, and Radiation Therapy in Marfan Syndrome

Vicky’s Story, Part 1: Breast Cancer, Anemia, and Marfan Syndrome