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The Importance of Being Seen and Heard

When Paula Ngon was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, chemotherapy and treatment complications weren’t the only challenges she dealt with. After struggling for her own needs to be seen and heard, she has now become a champion for patients to find their voice and advocate for themselves.

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