Image by: Lauren Schneiderman, courtesy the Salt Archive
Georgette Kanach loves to hunt, fish, hike, and do almost any activity that involves being out in the woods. It’s the place where she grew up, and feels the most alive. But a battle with cancer has kept her from it. Until now. Read the full description.
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The 56-year-old resident of Gray, Maine was diagnosed with breast cancer in March, 2009 and has been through a double mastectomy, and several treatments of chemotherapy. She finished chemotherapy in September and is more than ready to go back out into the woods to enjoy the very place that has helped her stay strong throughout her illness.
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INTRO:FOR MANY MAINERS, THERE’S NO SEASON LIKE HUNTING SEASON. GEORGETTE KANACH HAS WAITED PATIENTLY FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR TO ARRIVE. BUT HUNTING SEASON MEANS A LOT MORE TO HER THAN SHOOTING THE PERFECT BUCK. GEORGETTE HAS JUST FINISHED CHEMOTHERAPY FOR BREAST CANCER, AND IS RETURNING TO THE WOODS SHE LOVES. INDEPENDENT PRODUCER SAMANTHA SILVER BRINGS US HER STORY.
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