WHAT A FORBIDDEN HUG FROM A NURSE DURING LOCKDOWN MEANT TO ONE A CANCER PATIENT

Shortly after the COVID-19 lockdown began, Ashleigh Bell Pedersen was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. She came to desperately miss physical touch during treatment.

NPR Topics: Culture reports that shortly after the COVID-19 lockdown began, Ashleigh Bell Pedersen was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.

The report adds: She came to desperately miss physical touch during treatment.

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