Stand Up To Cancer

Walter Rumbel
In April 2008, Walter Rumbel was taken to the hospital for pre admission testing after suffering a heart attack. At that time, doctors noticed a spot on his right lung. After performing a biopsy, they quickly informed Rumbel that he had lung cancer. He was diagnosed with stage 2 adenocarcinoma, in the early stages. Fortunately, doctors were able to remove the lower lobe of his right lung just a few months later before the cancer had spread to his lymph nodes or anywhere else in the body. Rumbel has been cancer-free ever since, and hopes that his fight is now over for good.
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Ray Christiansen
At the age of 30, Ray Christiansen was diagnosed with stage 4 testicular cancer that had already spread to his liver, lungs and brain. "Being the stubborn SOB that I am, I was not ready to let cancer beat me," says Christiansen. After rigorous treatments including chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplants, one testicle removed and two egg-sized tumors removed from his brain, Christiansen is happy to say that he has survived five years later. Earlier this year, he had both of his hips replaced as a result of his treatment, but says he is almost back to normal and pain-free. "Never give up the fight..." says Christiansen. "You can do it. Be mind strong."
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Nichole Kedrowski
29-year-old Nichole Kedrowski was in search of the "American Dream," but since her brain cancer diagnosis last year, has begun to cherish each day as a precious gift. She has already completed one year of chemotherapy, has begun raising awareness, and is reaching out to others affected by this disease. "If we all shared our love, understanding and support of each other, there is so much healing that can be done in the world," says Kedrowski. "My mission in life now is to fight for life and the lives of others."
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Terrence Martin
In the fall of 1985, Terrence Martin was diagnosed with his first of 20 melanomas. Many years later, a nagging cough sent him to the doctor. An x-ray and biopsy quickly revealed metastatic melanoma in one of Martin's lungs, and in December of 2008. the lobe was removed. Having always been active, Martin entered the Florida doubles Racquetball tournament just eight months later and won. Carefully monitored by his doctors at this time, additional cancers were later found in Martin's body. But after receiving new drug treatments, Martin has now seen a 30% reduction in the size of his tumors. "I am 80 years old, and while I am not as active as I would like, I still play racquetball three times every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday," says Martin. "...Bike riding and swimming are part of my 'keep something in the tank program.' I want to offer hope to those who have similar cancers that there is still a chance to enjoy life."
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