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multiple myeloma (2)

Health and Harmony: Survivor inspires

Posted by The Coastal Star on August 3, 2016 at 11:40

Saved by an experimental treatment, Boca Raton
woman works for a cure for multiple myeloma

Lori Alf was the first volunteer for a clinical trial using immunotherapy

to fight a blood cancer called multiple myeloma.

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By Lo

Coastal Star: Resident turns own misfortune into support for others

Posted by Chris Felker on April 2, 2014 at 14:30

Dawn Toimil started a multiple myeloma support group.

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By Linda Haase

When Dawn Toimil’s doctor sent her for pre-op clearance for foot surgery, she figured it was a routine test. Instead, he discovered an abnormality

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