“I am not God,” Dr. Dowlat said as I pulled the green print open-fronted gown closed. “But you will be fine.”
Today was my semi-annual appointment with the breast surgeon who excised my cancer and oversaw my recovery beginning three years ago. He is kind, reassuring and most importantly, a seasoned surgeon. I trust him with my life. Because he saved it.
Watch a video of the wrestlers at Oak Park and River Forest High School as they work out in the weight room.
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