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Some of you may have seen this as I shared it on facebook but I thought it worth putting the link here, too (further to my lecture post of the 14th April).

When I watched this, it sent me cold… I could relate so well to both panels.  On the left, although it was a recall from screening rather than something I found,  I remember (and still experience) the uncertainty, fear and grief that she displays.  On the right, it’s easy to imagine dismissing symptoms and going on with life as normal.  Because it’s scary.  Because without treatment you don’t feel sick and treatment makes you an invalid.  But not following through does not make the cancer disappear.  And treatment is the only real option.

Please watch it.