I can't believe this happened. Minnie joined this board about 3 months after I did and has been helping members almost daily ever since until her recent occurence, especially those who were facing the same surgery she originally had. I used to swear she had a bell on her computer that went off anytime a question was raised as to whether PEG tube was needed. We went many rounds in what came to be called 'the PEG tube wars'. I unfortunately never got to meet her or any of you thanks to the Delaware deciding to flood me in the weekend of the walk, but you could feel her good nature in all her posts. She loved you girls and I'm certain had a powerful influence on all those girls she coached for so many years. I am so sorry she lost her fight with this dreaded disease. She will be missed by all who knew her. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Take care,
Eileen


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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I