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Cancer Support

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13. Is it better to know?

Thu Apr 24, 2025, 08:51 AM

Apr 24

Without the technology, we wouldn't be told about some diagnoses until later in the disease progression.

Less time to worry, less time to treat.

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Cancer in My Chart for MIL [View all] Johnny2X2X Apr 21 OP

So sorry about this news and the way it was delivered surfered Apr 21 #1

Thanks Johnny2X2X Apr 21 #4

My sincere sympathies babylonsister Apr 21 #6

I'm so sorry for this news and the way you learned it. yardwork Apr 21 #3

Sorry to hear about your MIL and the way she was informed, mn9driver Apr 21 #7

Ah, I didn't know that Johnny2X2X Apr 21 #8

They are unlocking actual genetic cures for different cancers mn9driver Apr 21 #9

It's better this way than my first cancer diagnosis. Ms. Toad Jun 12 #15

It's just so hard Johnny2X2X Apr 23 #12

Is it better to know? Bmoboy Apr 24 #13

What I am wondering Johnny2X2X Apr 24 #14

I sympathize! Sparkly 12 hrs ago #16