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Gruen Von Behrens (May 14, 1977 – September 8, 2015) was an American motivational speaker and victim of mouth cancer caused by smokeless tobacco. After his diagnosis and during his multiple treatments, he became nationally known for raising awareness against the dangers of smokeless tobacco use.
- May 14, 1977, Mattoon, Illinois, U.S.
- September 8, 2015 (aged 38), Stewardson, Illinois, U.S.
- Oral cancer
- Speaking about the dangers of smokeless tobacco to students across the United States
Apr 14, 2010 · A typical rural Midwestern kid, Von Behrens first tried smokeless tobacco to "fit in" on a camping trip. The addiction followed him to the baseball field, where many of his peers and Major League ...
Nov 15, 2004 · According to the Effingham Daily News, "Gruen Von Behrens, 38, of Stewardson passed away at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at his home after a long battle with cancer." "Gruen was born May 14, 1977, in Mattoon, the son of Tina (Zike) VonBehrens.
Gruen Von Behrens was an American motivational speaker and victim of mouth cancer caused by smokeless tobacco. After his diagnosis and during his multiple treatments, he became nationally known for raising awareness against the dangers of smokeless tobacco use.
Oct 3, 2004 · Ten years and 33 surgeries later, he's beaten doctor's odds. Gruen Von Behrens, of Stewardson, Ill., is cancer-free, but his face is deformed, and his speech is slurred.
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We mourn the loss of Gruen VonBehrens, an advocate who worked tirelessly to reduce smokeless tobacco use as he battled cancer caused by it. He was 38. Gruen began to use chew at age 13 and was diagnosed with cancer at age 17.
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BROKEN BOW — Gruen Von Behrens, 34, is missing half of his tongue and has endured 34 surgeries to save his life from oral cancer. He has been called a monster by some who stare at his face. Von Behrens spoke to Custer County students Friday in Broken Bow to show them what tobacco can do to a person’s body.
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