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Ways to Support a Loved One Who Has a Serious Medical Condition
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Ways to Support a Loved One Who Has a Serious Medical Condition

It's a tough moment that many of us have experienced already or almost certainly will at some point: Someone you love receives a serious diagnosis and begins the journey to deal with all of the ramifications. Dr. Robin Schoenthaler, radiation oncologist with the Mass General Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital-Bethke, discusses how best to navigate this difficult journey, sharing tips for both patients and those around them.

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