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After a seven-year battle with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, I was forced to confront my own worst fear as my husband, high school sweetheart, and best friend passed away on March 17 of this year. The following is my last letter to him, originally posted at cancer. it's not just an astrological sign anymore this spring.

The day that a cancer patient receives a clean bill of health is a momentous and joyous day--and those patients who are lucky enough to reach that point should be able to make steps towards regaining the life that they had pre-diagnosis. Unfortunately, many cancer patients find that their difficulties only begin with the actual disease as many survivors face significant problems with rejoining the workforce.

In today's edition of the Memphis, TN Commercial Appeal, author Linda Moore highlights the plight of ethnic minorities with breast cancer in America. According to her report, not only are minorities more likely to die from this highly treatable cancer, Latina citizens and residents also have far less access to preventative care:

"...[Hispanics] don't have any access," said Mariel Loaiza, on-air personality and promotions director at WGSF-AM 1030.

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Without the fanfare of the October cancer awareness months, Lung Cancer Awareness month has been quietly ushered in. Did you know that lung cancer, not breast cancer, is the leading cancer killer of American women? Additionally, there has been a disturbing and ongoing trend of lung cancer development among healthy, non-smoking, young women. ABC News recently featured Dr.