A trip was taken to confront the fear of cancer and mortality. The experience brought new perspective, including a tearful realization of a mother's pain. The author reflects on personal change and wonders about how those around them will change in response to their diagnosis.
Scott, a young researcher who builds cancer detection tools, has spent his entire adult life trying to avoid getting cancer. He is now facing his own stage 4 diagnosis.
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