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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 happenedWilliam Shatner is opening up about his battle with Stage 4 melanoma alongside his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, who survived Stage 4 breast cancer.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "William Shatner, daughter diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer 1 year apart". The right frames it as "‘Star Trek’ Actor And Daughter Detail IV Cancer Diagnoses, Remarkable Recoveries".
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Right / center-rightWilliam Shatner and daughter Melanie reveal they battled Stage 4 cancer at the same time
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.
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.
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.
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.
William Shatner, daughter diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer 1 year apart
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William Shatner is opening up about his battle with Stage 4 melanoma alongside his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, who survived Stage 4 breast cancer.
‘Star Trek’ Actor And Daughter Detail IV Cancer Diagnoses, Remarkable Recoveries
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William Shatner, the 95-year-old actor known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, and his 61-year-old daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch have publicly discussed t...
