Dawn’s Story

Site created on March 20, 2012

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Love,

Ralph, Dawn, Matthew, and Michael



On March 19, 2012 (Monday), I went and saw my internist because I was not feeling good (my right side was hurting and I was nauseous). Blood tests came back indicating it might be my pancreas. After having a CT scan done, my doctor called back stating it was okay (my side area), but there was a mass found on my left breast (about 3 cm). By the end of the week, I was at the surgeon's office having a biopsy. The following Monday, I received the news that I had breast cancer. It is a rare form of cancer, mucinous carcinoma. It usually occurs in women over the age of 48. 3% get it under 48, I guess that is me:) It has not spread anywhere yet. One week later, I decided that surgery is the best option and will have it within a few weeks. Further treatment afterwards will be determined after additional testing is completed.

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Come Celebrate Dawn's Life

Journal entry by Dawn Hassbaum —

Dawn Marie Hassbaum  – Visitation will be at Kutis Funeral Home on Friday September 28th from 4pm to 8pm located at 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129. Mass and burial will be at Assumption Church on Saturday starting at 10am. The church is located at 4725 Mattis Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128.

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