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William Shatner, daughter diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer 1 year apart

William Shatner is opening up about his battle with Stage 4 melanoma alongside his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, who survived Stage 4 breast cancer.

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What happened William Shatner is opening up about his battle with Stage 4 melanoma alongside his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, who survived Stage 4 breast cancer.
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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Jul 22, 10:46 PM

William Shatner, daughter diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer 1 year apart

William Shatner is opening up about his battle with Stage 4 melanoma alongside his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, who survived Stage 4 breast cancer.

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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Jul 22, 10:46 PM

William Shatner, daughter diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer 1 year apart

William Shatner is opening up about his battle with Stage 4 melanoma alongside his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, who survived Stage 4 breast cancer.

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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Jul 22, 10:46 PM

William Shatner, daughter diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer 1 year apart

William Shatner is opening up about his battle with Stage 4 melanoma alongside his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, who survived Stage 4 breast cancer.

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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Jul 22, 10:46 PM

William Shatner, daughter diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer 1 year apart

William Shatner is opening up about his battle with Stage 4 melanoma alongside his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, who survived Stage 4 breast cancer.

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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Jul 22, 10:46 PM

William Shatner, daughter diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer 1 year apart

William Shatner is opening up about his battle with Stage 4 melanoma alongside his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, who survived Stage 4 breast cancer.

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Jul 22, 10:46 PM: KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles joined the source map.

Jul 22, 10:46 PM: WLS / ABC7 Chicago joined the source map.

Jul 22, 10:46 PM: KGO / ABC7 San Francisco joined the source map.

Jul 22, 10:46 PM: WPVI / 6abc Philadelphia joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 5 sources · 1 bucket.