Michele was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer that has spread quickly to her chest cavity, lungs, esophagus, and neck, turning her family’s life upside down. Everything has happened so quickly, and the shock has been overwhelming. Her husband has had to miss several days of work, causing bills to pile up. The treatments have been challenging, with some ups and downs, including a weekend spent in the hospital. The physical toll has been severe, leaving her feeling run down, and losing her hair and voice. The doctors are treating the cancer aggressively, requiring her to undergo treatments twice a day, five days a week, which involves a lot of exhausting trips between Glyndon and Fargo. The impact on her family—and on herself—has been profound.

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