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title: Brenda Elsagher's Story - Ostomy Association of Minneapolis
description: Brenda was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and had surgery on October 24th, 1995. She remains active with OAMA, continues to write books and share her talks with many groups.
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# Brenda Elsagher’s Story

November 30, 2014

Brenda was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and had surgery on October 24th, 1995. She remains active with OAMA, continues to write books and share her talks with many groups.

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