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Radiation

Radiation they said, could be deadly if used right, it may save your life That tumor you have, that's on your left lung cannot be removed with a knife They said it is pressed, very close to your heart with even a "nick" you could die There's only one option, it has to be nuked five doses turned up really high Side effects? Yes there can be many and continue for more than a year Making you think, you are still on the brink and you just can't get rid of the fear Your mind must be occupied daily with distractions that take you away You lay down to sleep and reality's back this is the time you can pray Uninterrupted you take all your prayers and keep them close by in your mind Use them to carry you through the next day your prayers may be answered you find.....

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Date: 11/16/2015 5:22:00 PM
The side effects can be many ... but when you think of the alternative it is risk worth taking ... If it wasn't for my husband having cancer i would have never started writing :-) hugs Jan xx
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Pete Yuhas
Date: 12/10/2015 3:01:00 PM
Well worth it. Thanks

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