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Ovarian cancer has made me see how lucky I am

No matter what is going on in your world, there is always someone who is a little better off than you and someone who is a little worse.
By Elana Waldman
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No matter what is going on in your world, there is always someone who is a little better off than you and someone who is a little worse. Having cancer has helped to put things in perspective and although I am sure that there would have been an easier way to learn this lesson, ovarian cancer has made me count my blessings for all the wonderful things that I have in my life.

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