"Just tell me it's going to be all right"
A patient asks you, directly and repeatedly, to promise her something you cannot honestly promise.
Who you are walking in to
Nadia Osman, 37. Recurrence of breast cancer confirmed nine days ago; starting a new line of treatment this morning. Two children, six and nine. Raised Muslim, describes her practice as 'on and off'. She is composed in front of staff and has been holding a phone she is not looking at. She/her.
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Content advisory
Cancer recurrence, fear of dying, and a parent's fear of leaving young children.