By Kelsey Ogletree — 2020
Figuring out what to say—or what not to say—can feel daunting.
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A common concern of cancer patients and survivors working through treatment or returning to work after treatment is the fear of becoming known as the “cancer girl” or “cancer boy” in the office.
We meet no ordinary people in our lives.
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