Cancer causes woman to become blind in adulthood; guide dog helps her navigate life

2,251 views · Published 3 December 2018 · 6:11 · Indexed 26 October 2026

Channel: Staten Island Advance · 2018 · Pets & Animals

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Holly Bonner was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 19 and bounced in and out of remission for most of her 20s. At 26, Holly was diagnosed with Paget disease and was treated with chemotherapy which disconnected her optic nerve function from her brain. By 28, she began to lose her eyesight. After completing chemotherapy for breast cancer in 2012, Holly was declared legally blind. (Video produced by Amanda Steen)

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