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Karen Duffy

"I did as much research as I could and I took ownership of this illness, because if you don't take care of your body, where are you going to live?"

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"I did as much research as I could and I took ownership of this illness, because if you don't take care of your body, where are you going to live?"

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"In addition, I'll be attending women's health expos and medical conferences with the goal to promote dialogue between women and their health-care providers."
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"A lot of people asked me if it was frustrating not having a clear specific diagnosis, but I didn't mind, I just chose the most optimistic diagnosis."
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"I don't have feeling in my feet to my fingertips; I also have active lesions in my bone marrow and in my eyes."
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"In the beginning, when I first found out I had a disease that was incurable, emotionally I had to get used to the idea of being sick before I could think about making any other major decisions in my life."
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"I still when I wake up hit the ground running; and having an illness, I'm only one of hundreds of thousands of people that live with an illness, and I'm just in awe of the bravery and dignity of the people I see at the hospital."
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"My family has been amazing, and they understand how blessed I am. They've been able to keep my sense of humor."
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"Concealing an illness is like keeping a beach ball under water."
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"My friend had a funny remark; he told me everybody has something - some people have a big butt, some people are insecure and at least you know what it is, even if it's a lump on your head. I know I have a lump on my head."
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"I never expected in a million years that I would have the honor to become an advocate of women's health care and education, and I'd dive on a live grenade to get this message out, so thank you for this forum."
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"I just had that conversation this morning with my doctor. I just got back from the hospital a half-hour ago, and nothing will make me happier than to replicate the DNA of my amazing husband. I'm optimistic."
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