My friend, Patry Francis, whose first novel was published last year, has been dealt a challenge by life. She’s rising admirably to the occasion. My heart goes to her.

Three weeks ago I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Then the news got worse: a cat scan revealed spots on my liver, a possible metastasis. …So how does a lifelong neurotic and avowed hypochondriac deal with that kind of news?

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