State PUC Commissioner Fiegen diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Kristie Fiegen has been diagnosed with curable breast cancer.
Fiegen said her annual mammogram displayed small calcium calcifications, similar to what has shown up on previous mammograms. A small mass was detected on a follow-up ultrasound. A biopsy confirmed it was cancer. The mass is a Grade 1. Fiegen’s medical team has indicated that the early detection leads to a very good prognosis.
“I am grateful to my medical providers for this early diagnosis,” Fiegen said. “My family is strong in our faith and appreciates the prayers and support of our many friends as we begin this fight.”
A team of medical providers in Sioux Falls, S.D., is working with Fiegen to develop a comprehensive treatment plan. Fiegen said she expects to fully recover and continue her dedication to South Dakota and its consumers. She plans to be active in the business of the commission throughout her treatment.
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God Bless you Kristie, your Family and your Medical Team
Cheers to her for having regular mammograms! My mom was diagnosed 15 years ago with stage 1 breast cancer and she’s still going strong at 85. I wish Kristie Fiegen a speedy recovery!
Cancer is horrible.
Commissioner Fiegen will beat this and will be a fantastic voice for regular checkups and more research. And we all can pray for her quick recovery. Godspeed Kristie and family!
Our prayers go out to her and her family.
Our prayers are with you Kristie. You have been a very good public servant for our State – thank you for all you do and we know you will over come this as well.
I have the best memories walking in summertime parades with you Kristie, watching and learning from you as you energetically walked and jogged along the parade routes, stopping at each person to shake hands and say hello. All I could think was, “wow, Kristie’s a lady that knows what she’s doing — and is having fun while she’s doing it!” The other thought I had was, “if Kristie works as hard for the PUC as she does meeting people, the PUC is sure going to be in good hands.” Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.