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Metastatic Breast Cancer
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'Bald Ballerina' Maggie Kudirka Dies After Inspirational Cancer Battle, 33
The world lost an extraordinary spirit on Friday, Dec. 27, with the passing of Maggie Kudirka, lovingly known as the "Bald Ballerina. "Maggie, 33, succumbed to metastatic breast cancer at her home, surrounded by family, loved ones shared on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maggie Kudirka (@baldballerina) The Joffrey Ballet School, where Maggie trained, mourned her loss, calling her a “beautiful warrior.” “Maggie’s passion and grace will forever inspire us,” they wrote, reflecting on her profound impact on the dance and c…
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Donations Flood In For Florham Park Family Battling Breast Cancer
A Florham Park family has seen overwhelming support from the community as their cancer fight continues. Caryn Elefante has been battling stage four metastatic breast cancer for several years, undergoing immunotherapy, oral chemotherapy and intravenous chemotherapy, according to a GoFundMe for the family. The family will need to hire nurses to assist with her care as her condition worsens and Joe, her husband, wants to take time off from his teaching job to be with Caryn and their 12-year-old daughter, Cate. I’m so excited that Caryn’s Storyworth book has arrived! It’s her whole life st…
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Support Rises For Family Of North Jersey Native Who Died After Valiant Breast Cancer Battle, 40
Support is on the rise for the family of a North Jersey native who died following a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 40. Colleen Margaret Asea, a beloved sister, daughter, aunt, and friend, died surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 15, her obituary says. Colleen embraced the countless roles she filled throughout her life, up to and during her difficult diagnosis. She always put others before herself and brought laughter and light to all those around her. She also “did not miss a beat” when it came to remembering and celebrating others’ special occasions,…
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Morris County Mom, Special Ed Teacher Jennie Byram Dies After 5-Year Breast Cancer Battle, 34
Morris County mom and special education teacher Jennie Elizabeth Byram died Jan. 22 following a five-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was 34. Byram was born in the Bronx and grew up in Butler, her obituary says. She “made her childhood dream come true” by pursuing special education and teaching students in a one-on-one setting for seven years, her obituary says. Byram, who lived in Morristown at the time of her death, worked as a co-teacher at Mary Kay McMillin Early Education Center in Berkeley Heights during the last two years of her teaching career, her memorial says. Byra…
Lifestyle
Budd Lake Mom Battling Cancer Is 'Grace And Positivity Personified'
The Budd Lake community is rallying to support a local woman who is going through treatment for cancer. Described as “grace and positivity personified,” Heather Ryan was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer in June 2016, according to a GoFundMe organized by Ryan and Sarah McDonald Merunka. In addition to undergoing countless treatments, tests and trials, Ryan will soon begin a new clinical trial to combat the aggressive strain of cancer that is now in her bones, according to the GoFundMe. More than $3,500 had been raised on the campaign since its creation on Sunday, Dec. 8. The procee…
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