The Verge of Tears an oncology diary
The Verge of Tears an oncology diary
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The name of every ward starts with a big ‘ C ’ – Cedar , Catherine , Cara , Cherry - this is a strategy to deal with fear , at the main door , letter by letter .
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I drink the tea she doesn ’ t feel up to , and look away while they search for a vein . ( Because they soak her hands sometimes
in warm water to make it easier , all it takes is my children ’ s breakfast bowls steeping in the sink to bring her hands to mind ).
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On the site for the new hospital a crane driver has planted his county flag on the boom of his crane . When they raised it
in the depths of winter he must ’ ve been imagining the end of summer , the city ablaze with his county colours .
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