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Family of survivors also affected by deadly illness

By Chelsey Boutan | February 5, 2012

When I was 7 years old, I was worried about something most other people my age wouldn't be thinking about: Is mom going to die? That was the question I asked my dad as he kissed me good night. He answered, "No honey, she's going to be fine." But something...