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Two Lung Carcinoid Survivors Inspire and Lead the Way

Posted on August 17, 2011 by The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation (CCF)

Deirdre Durant finished folding the last of 1,000 origami cranes only days before surgery to remove her left lung.  She was seeking to fulfill the ancient Japanese legend that promises anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted … Continue reading →

Posted in carcinoid, carcinoid awareness, lung carcinoid, neuroendocrine cancer | Tagged Blue Ridge Relay, Cancer Climber Association, cancer survivors with one lung, carcinoid blogs, Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, Carli's Running into Shape program, Deirdre Durant, Dr. Robert J. Keenan, Food Lion, Great Race of Pittsburgh, Japanese legend about folding origami cranes, Japanese legend cranes, Kenneth Todd, lung cancer survivors, lung carcinoid, lung carcinoid cancer, lung surgery, marathon runners, marathoners with only one lung, marathons in Pennsylvania, origami cranes, people with only one lung, relay races in North Carolina, relay races in Virginia, Robert J. Keenan MD, Run Around the Square race, runners, runners with only one lung, Sean Swarner, thoracic surgery, West Penn Allegheny Health System | 42 Comments
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