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Mark DeSaulnier: “Like Mr. Raskin, I am a survivor of cancer. Four years ago, I was diagnosed with stage IV chronic lymphocytic leukemia.”

On the recordApril 29, 2019
Like Mr. Raskin, I am a survivor of cancer. Four years ago, I was diagnosed with stage IV chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
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Mark DeSaulnier
Democratic · California

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Mark DeSaulnier shares his personal cancer survival story to highlight healthcare issues.

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