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Medical benefit planned for Chris Patera

Havre resident Chris Patera has undergone several surgeries for his cancer.

He also has had extensive chemotherapy since he was diagnosed with cancer in September 2011.

But he hasn't let his problems slow him down.

He is still playing hockey, staying in shape even though half of his stomach and the lower part of his esophagus have been removed.

Saturday, friends will gather for a benefit in his honor — to wish him well and raise some money to help pay his mounting bills.

Chris was able to get coverage in the state's high-risk insurance pool, but expenses are still mounting, since he has b...

 

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