???: “I’m not some lost Skitty you get to name! I have a name! You ask people their names, not try and give them new ones!”
Joyce: “Hey hey, relax, sweetie… Sometimes people forget things when they get excited, try and be patient. Maybe you should let them know your name instead?”
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Introducing my temporary new additions: two as-yet-unnamed kittens who were abandoned at my clinic yesterday. We think they're a few days old and are so far doing very well being hand-reared. I, on the other hand, have accepted that I'm going to need to keep a lot more coffee in the house if I'm going to keep up with the night feeds.
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Breast Cancer
Introduction
Breast cancer, a multifaceted and prevalent disease, poses a significant health challenge globally, transcending gender lines with its potential impact. Characterized by the abnormal proliferation of cells within breast tissue, breast cancer’s complex etiology remains an area of intense study and concern. Despite notable advancements in medical science and increased awareness, it continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This comprehensive discussion aims to delve into the intricacies of breast cancer, encompassing its causes, risk factors, prevention strategies, diagnostic modalities, treatment options, and the evolving landscape of supportive care.
Causes and Risk Factors
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Preventive Measures
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Diagnostic Modalities
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Treatment Options
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Supportive Care and Survivorship
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Conclusion
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Eddie and reader with a kitten….
This is so fucking cute I cannot even deal, like imagine him pulling up at your house for a date and you can see out of the window he kind of holding his shirt weirdly, and you get worried like maybe he's hurt himself so you rush out and he's got such a cute grin on his face,
"Wait till you see what I've got," he nudges you in the house with his shoulder and you shut the door behind you both. Eddie lifts his shirt up and produces the smallest, fluffiest black kitten you have ever seen.
"Eddie where did you get this?"
"Spotted it in the trailer park yesterday, assumed it belonged to someone but I asked around and no one has cats or seen any other cats around. Figured she's too small to be out on her own so I thought we could look after her?”
Eddie is clearly already totally besotted with the kitten, tickling her under the chin and cooing at her as she hooks her tiny claws into his hand
“So? Can we keep her?” Eddie’s big brown eyes are pleading with you, “She’s too tiny to go back outside.” Eddie’s now pouting at you, holding the kitten up beside his face.
“Of course, I’m not a monster. But where is she staying if we’re taking care of her?”
“Well, I was hoping she could stay here with you? Too many dangerous things for someone so small in the trailer.”
“Eddie I’-”
“Please mommy, please let me stay with you.” Eddie is holding the kitten up to your face, putting on the sweetest voice he can manage. You sigh and scoop the kitten from his hands.
“Fine, she can live here, only if you promise never to call me ‘mommy’ again.” You inspect the kitten closely, slightly nervous she might have fleas, but as you comb through the fur you find it reassuringly clean of fleas and flea dirt.
That night you guys snuggle up with your kitten sprawled on her own blanket besides you, purring contentedly with lil belly full of food.
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