D-D: I don’t know why they still have deer signs on Mercer Island. There haven’t been deer here for years.
KATHY: Well, slow down anyway. I don’t want you to hit one. (pause) Why do deer exist, anyway?
D-D: They’re part of the food chain. They feed the larger animals, like lions and tigers.
KATHY: I hate lions and tigers.
D-D: What about bears.
KATHY: Bears are alright.
D-D: Oh my.
An accomplished writer and filmmaker, Deirdre Timmons is a native Northwesterner who leads a busy life between working and spending time with her family. In the spring of 2013, Deirdre was caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s in addition to her normal routine. So when she began feeling tired and forgetful, she chalked it up to her busy schedule, age, and possible early symptoms of Alzheimer’s. It wasn’t long after that she began experiencing regular dizziness, lack of concentration, unexplained weight loss, and extensive bruising. This combination of symptoms seemed odd, so Deirdre sought the advice of her doctor and subsequently began physical therapy for dizziness. When the symptoms worsened, she pursued further investigation.
After MRIs, x-rays, blood tests, a CAT scan, and a brain biopsy, her brain surgeon diagnosed Deirdre with a malignant medulloblastoma brain tumor. Her prognosis: one month to live. That was five years ago.
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