Chemo brain! The struggle is real

this is a comic written by a man with cancer.  It is called Cancer Owl a d is based off real life experiences of cancer patients

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:55 AM

    Hello Nancy! John and I are thinking about you this morning! The Cancer Owl comic is a great way to let us know the frustration of chemo brain, and what you are experiencing right now. You are in our hearts and prayers daily, and the prayers of several of our church prayer groups. You are a woman of great courage and determination Nancy. We admire you and love you very much. Hugs to Daniel and your mom.
    Sandy and John

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