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Karen Thinks Her Kid Deserves A Bus Seat More Than A Cancer Patient, Tries To Pull Him Out Of His Seat, Gets Instant Karma
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Karen Thinks Her Kid Deserves A Bus Seat More Than A Cancer Patient, Tries To Pull Him Out Of His Seat, Gets Instant Karma

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Suffering from cancer is awful, there’s no sugarcoating it. To paraphrase Jesse Andrews, “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl”, it sucks quite a bit. People start acting weird around you, then there’s the whole hairloss thing. And while it doesn’t give cancer survivors a free pass, it should at least allow one to sit in a bus without getting terrorized by a Karen.

As u/BigusSpekus shared in the Entitled Parents community a while ago, he was on his way from chemotherapy when a mother and her kid approached him in a packed bus. Trying to explain to her that he was trying to catch his breath after chemo mattered little to her, as she soon started a scene, dragging bystanders into it. Spoiling what happens next, then, would be unjustified. We can tell you one thing, though: just like u/BigusSpekus’ fight with cancer, some toxic things ought to be kicked out before reaching their destination. And it sure isn’t him who had to leave.

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    Cancer, with its myriad forms and labyrinthine pathways, defies easy classification. It strikes without warning, transforming vibrant lives into harrowing battles for survival. From the invisible cells that conspire against us to the physical and emotional pain that engulfs the afflicted, its cruelty knows no bounds. Families, friends, and communities rally around those embroiled in the fight, but the weight of cancer’s devastation persists, casting a long shadow that looms over even the most resilient spirits.

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    In 2020, approximately 1,806,590 new cases of cancer have been diagnosed in the United States with 1-in-3 not making it. If you haven’t seen firsthand what this horrible, soul-sucking disease can do to a healthy person, you have likely seen its effect on well-known celebrities like David Bowie, Steve Jobs and The Big Lebowski’s Jeff Bridges.

    In a remarkable trend, the rate of cancer-related fatalities among Americans has witnessed a significant decline over the years. From a staggering average of 215.1 annual cancer deaths per 100,000 individuals back in 1991, the figures have dwindled to a considerably lower 143.8 in 2020.

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    Moreover, the positive trajectory extends to the realm of survival rates, which have been steadily climbing for an even more extensive duration. As evidence of progress, the overall cancer survival rate has surged from a modest 49 percent in the mid-1970s to an impressive 68 percent at present. These encouraging statistics paint a picture of increasing triumph over this formidable adversary.

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    JL
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last I checked, cops try to de-escalate a situation and don't start off by throwing profanities and insults at someone, no matter how nuts she is.

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    John Baker
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just a heads-up for the next time you want to make up a story, dude. If it's benign, it isn't cancer, and if it's cancer, it isn't benign.

    Hey!
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband just got diagnosed with benign cancer... They will check him out every 3 months. Edit: I'm going to add here what I told our children and this is how the doctor explained the result of the biopsy to us: We got the results from the biopsy. The doctor found cancer in 4 out of 12 biopsy tests. From a range from 6-10, they were all 6, considered as mildest. Sometimes they grow more, sometimes they don't. Usually, only 35% of men need chemo and/or surgery but that's for PSA numbers under 10. Dad's went to 9 to 13 is a few weeks. Next step is to have active follow-up which means PSA test every 3 months and prostate testing at the same time. Nothing to be worried about for now. Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Reference Range: 0. - 4.50 UG/L (Canada).

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    JL
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last I checked, cops try to de-escalate a situation and don't start off by throwing profanities and insults at someone, no matter how nuts she is.

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    John Baker
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just a heads-up for the next time you want to make up a story, dude. If it's benign, it isn't cancer, and if it's cancer, it isn't benign.

    Hey!
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband just got diagnosed with benign cancer... They will check him out every 3 months. Edit: I'm going to add here what I told our children and this is how the doctor explained the result of the biopsy to us: We got the results from the biopsy. The doctor found cancer in 4 out of 12 biopsy tests. From a range from 6-10, they were all 6, considered as mildest. Sometimes they grow more, sometimes they don't. Usually, only 35% of men need chemo and/or surgery but that's for PSA numbers under 10. Dad's went to 9 to 13 is a few weeks. Next step is to have active follow-up which means PSA test every 3 months and prostate testing at the same time. Nothing to be worried about for now. Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Reference Range: 0. - 4.50 UG/L (Canada).

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