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Bill, 74, and the last to die, battled the hardest; he was sure that he could beat cancer with the same tenacity that had propelled him for 30 years in the Navy.
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The author's brother Bill, who died at 74, had served in the Navy for 30 years.
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- Mark S. Getzfred
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{ "person": "Bill Getzfred", "age_at_death": "74", "military_service": "30 years in the Navy" } - UUID
- 211a0241-f72c-4d58-b584-a2f879e01c20
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- September 18, 2026 at 2:04 AM (3 weeks ago)
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- September 18, 2026 at 2:04 AM (3 weeks ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/well/pancreatic-cancer-family-genetic-risk.html
A journalist recounts losing three brothers to pancreatic cancer and his journey to get tested and monitored for the disease. He shares insights into the challenges of early detection and new treatment advancements.
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