A 46-year-old man with a terminal brain tumor prepares for his last Christmas with his wife

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In 2018, Dan began experiencing migraines and weakness on the right side of his body.

Half a year later, the aggravation became 'excruciating', and Dan had another X-ray, which revealed exactly the same thing.

As I was told this in an open emergency clinic ward without security, I cried; I had not expected such news.

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