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How could you react when you find out one of your friend is diagnosed with cancer ?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Honestly: Just ask your friend how he's feeling and what the doctor has said. Cancer is not necessarily a death sentence.

Answered 7/4/2014

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