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The kindness of strangers: a nurse saw me crying and asked if I wanted a hug

I had cancer and I was alone in hospital when it all suddenly hit me. I have never needed a hug more in my lifeRead more in the Kindness of strangers seriesIn 2024, I was unexpectedly diagnosed with leukaemia. I was 34. I had no symptoms (none!) and it came at the worst possible time, although there is never a good time.I am a musician and was one week away from flying to New Zealand to be in a show. I was extremely excited about the show and, to be organised, I thought I’d get a blood test to check my iron levels before I left the country for five weeks. Continue reading...

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Florida's plan to drop school vaccine rule won't start for 90 days, won't cover all diseases

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Sir Chris Hoy ‘overwhelmed’ as fundraising cycle ride raises over £2 million

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‘Extraordinary’ charity cycling event with Sir Chris Hoy raises more than £2m

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Sir Chris Hoy launches free gym membership scheme for men with prostate cancer

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In April NPR profiled people who couldn't get their HIV drugs. How are they faring now?

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HHS responds to report about autism and acetaminophen

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