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Friday, February 8, 2013

A Son's Inspiring Dedication To Mom With Brain Cancer

Chris Ciani's dad runs the Odessa Farmer's Market. Chris' story is one of inspiration.

"You have stage four brain cancer." That's what doctors told Suzanne Ciani when she went to the emergency room for her headaches in the fall of 2011. Doctors removed one mass, only to have it return with two others a few months later. "In June they removed the original and the third, the second tumor is inoperable," son Chris Ciani of Land O' Lakes said. "Since her last surgery she has lost almost all sight and her short-term memory is nonexistent. She has been on chemo and radiation since." Chris' dad, John Ciani runs the popular Odessa Farmer's Market, whose harvests are regularly featured on Westchase Patch. But Suzanne's a warrior. And with the help of her family, she's spawned a battle beyond her own in an effort to help others …

Strawberries Top New Harvest at Odessa Farmer's Market

The latest harvest

Here's what you can find at Odessa Organic Farmer's Market starting Friday. Plan accordingly! Hours for this weekend: New harvest items for this weekend: Odessa Organic Farmer's Market is located at 8701 Gunn Highway. Hours: Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-3pm.

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