I’ve often wondered if getting cancer is like getting news that you’ll die in a few days. I’ve never had the misfortune of facing that problem, since my youth makes me care less about mortality than grubbing after every last dollar to feed myself. But soon, I may be in the position to know. Unfortunately, I’m not the one currently afflicted with cancer, but if I had the opportunity to spare her the pain and confusion, I’d gladly carry her onerous burden now.
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