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My story, my diagnosis: Tamara's story

Written byJameson Kowalczyk

Medically reviewedbyMark Arredondo, MDin October 2025

Updated onOctober 27, 2025

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Cancer Living with Chronic Illness

Initially fearing a cancer relapse, Tamara shares her diagnosis, three-week recovery, and why she suspects the stress of planning her daughter’s wedding triggered her shingles infection

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