Didn't agree with her politically (and everyone will not speak of such here) but I was really impressed with this person. She was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma 12 yrs ago and went public after her diagnosed.
MM is a rare incurable blood cancer. Average survival rate is now only 5-7 yrs. 5 yrs ago it was 3 yrs so even though there is no cure there has been a little progress.
Gerry stood before Congress advocating funding for research into this rare incurable blood cancer. She originally was given three yrs to live but fought a tough 12 yr fight. As with many her downward spiral was apparently within the last two weeks.
BTW, some of you may recall my wife has had the same cancer for the past 5 yrs. Her current treatments are now apparently not working as the numbers last week were not good. Next month we will most likely be changing weapon treatments of choice.
MM is a rare incurable blood cancer. Average survival rate is now only 5-7 yrs. 5 yrs ago it was 3 yrs so even though there is no cure there has been a little progress.
Gerry stood before Congress advocating funding for research into this rare incurable blood cancer. She originally was given three yrs to live but fought a tough 12 yr fight. As with many her downward spiral was apparently within the last two weeks.
BTW, some of you may recall my wife has had the same cancer for the past 5 yrs. Her current treatments are now apparently not working as the numbers last week were not good. Next month we will most likely be changing weapon treatments of choice.
