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Old 04-26-2012, 05:12 AM   #21
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Re: Is it possible to be cured?

Hi Cathya
I'm in a similar situation ... my onc sent me on my way last year ... I also live in Ontario.

There are people who go through treatment and then never recur. So I guess they are cured. Problem is, right now, no one knows who will recur and who won't.
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