My name is Doug Haberstroh, and this is my wife Keri's breast cancer story. Keri was only 25 years old when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2005. At this point, Keri had undergone weeks of chemotherapy and had just done breast reconstruction surgery following mastectomy. We thought that the worst was behind us.
Subject: Routine
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 11:31 AM
Hi All,
Just another quick update. Things are going as well as can be expected. I am back to a routine of doctor's...
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