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Meeshie, 39
breast cancer
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Meeshie Nguyen was diagnosed in April 2006 with HER2Nu+ stage 1b breast cancer.
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"Of course when I heard the news I was devastated. However, after a good cry, I wiped the tears and decided that I was going to beat this and I did just that!"
Meeshie is now the proud mommy of Maddox who just turned 4 years old. In her spare time she competes in fitness competitions, runs two organizations, and is the San Diego No Excuse Mom workout leader.
You can read Meeshie's blog on her breast cancer journey at: Meeshie.com
Kim Nguyen, 68
lung cancer
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Nhat (Kim) Nguyen was diagnosed with stage IV terminal lung cancer in September 2013.
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Kim Nguyen found her cancer in the very late stages of the disease. She went through 8 rounds of chemotherapy and getting thoracenthesis procedures whenever her lungs filled up with fluid. After chemo, Kim decided that she would let the disease take its course and decided to live the rest of her days at home (hospice) with her family.
She loved life and spent as much time as she could with her three daughters Meeshie, Jenni, Quyen and grandson Maddox.
Kim passed in her home with Meeshie and Jenni by her side on February 12, 2014.
To read more on Kim's journey: CLICK HERE
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