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    I GOT CANCER for Christmas

    Nov 02, 2021 4 minutes

    Sitting around the Christmas tree, my husband and I were all smiles as we watched our two young children opening their presents. It was the perfect festive scene – the Christmas tree lights twinkling behind us and Christmas songs playing on the radio. But behind my smile I was full of anxiety and when my youngest tore the wrapping paper off the bike we’d bought him, I couldn’t help but wonder if I’d live long enough to watch him ride it without stabilisers. That Christmas in 2020 was one I’ll never forget. It was the year cancer decided to make an appearance.

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