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Current and former smokers can now get lungs checked at mobile unit, as pilot study aims to improve the early detection of cancer

The pilot program aims to enhance early detection and treatment of lung cancer in Ireland through innovative screening methods.

Understanding How Deadly Lung Cancers Control the Local Immune System - News Center

Discovery of HDAC3's role in regulating immune response to KRAS-driven lung cancer indicates potential for new therapeutic approaches.

World-first lung cancer vaccine trials launched across seven countries

The world's first mRNA lung cancer vaccine, BNT116, shows promise in treating non-small cell lung cancer and improving survival rates.

Current and former smokers can now get lungs checked at mobile unit, as pilot study aims to improve the early detection of cancer

The pilot program aims to enhance early detection and treatment of lung cancer in Ireland through innovative screening methods.

Understanding How Deadly Lung Cancers Control the Local Immune System - News Center

Discovery of HDAC3's role in regulating immune response to KRAS-driven lung cancer indicates potential for new therapeutic approaches.

World-first lung cancer vaccine trials launched across seven countries

The world's first mRNA lung cancer vaccine, BNT116, shows promise in treating non-small cell lung cancer and improving survival rates.
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Current and former smokers can now get lungs checked at mobile unit, as scheme aims to improve the early detection of cancer

New lung cancer screening pilot in Dublin aims to enhance early detection and save lives.
The project is part of a €4.9m initiative to improve treatment and diagnosis for lung cancer.
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Virtual Palliative Care Outcomes Similar to In-Person, Study Finds - News Center

Telehealth palliative care for advanced lung cancer patients yields similar quality of life as in-person care, providing a convenient alternative.

Promising lung cancer vaccine trial begins in UK

A new mRNA vaccine for lung cancer could revolutionize treatment by teaching the immune system to target cancer cells specifically.

Virtual Palliative Care Outcomes Similar to In-Person, Study Finds - News Center

Telehealth palliative care for advanced lung cancer patients yields similar quality of life as in-person care, providing a convenient alternative.

Promising lung cancer vaccine trial begins in UK

A new mRNA vaccine for lung cancer could revolutionize treatment by teaching the immune system to target cancer cells specifically.
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1 month ago

Amazing' trial shows drug combination stops lung cancer advancing for longer

A new drug combination significantly extends progression-free survival in advanced lung cancer patients compared to standard treatment.
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5 months ago

Study Identifies Disparities in End-of-Life Care for Lung Cancer Patients - News Center

Racial and ethnic minorities with lung cancer experience higher intensity of end-of-life care compared to white patients.

Amazing' trial shows drug combination stops lung cancer advancing for longer

A new drug combination significantly extends progression-free survival in advanced lung cancer patients compared to standard treatment.

Study Identifies Disparities in End-of-Life Care for Lung Cancer Patients - News Center

Racial and ethnic minorities with lung cancer experience higher intensity of end-of-life care compared to white patients.
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A 37-year-old nurse got unusually short of breath on a hike. She had stage 4 lung cancer.

Lung cancer is rising among never-smokers, especially young women.
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1 month ago
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Breast cancer patients smoking after radiotherapy increase lung cancer risk UK study

Smoking after radiotherapy increases lung cancer risk for breast cancer patients significantly. Non-smokers have a much lower risk of developing lung cancer post-treatment.

Quitting smoking reduces cancer risk at any age, says study

Quitting smoking at any age reduces the risk of cancer, with the greatest reduction seen after 15 years of quitting.
Early cessation before middle age leads to significant reductions in the risk of developing lung cancer.

"Big Bang Theory" actress Kate Micucci says she had surgery for lung cancer despite never smoking a cigarette

Actress Kate Micucci, known for her role on 'Big Bang Theory,' revealed that she had lung cancer surgery despite never smoking.
Abstaining from smoking does not eliminate the risk of lung cancer, as about 20% of lung cancer deaths in the US occur among non-smokers.

Breast cancer patients smoking after radiotherapy increase lung cancer risk UK study

Smoking after radiotherapy increases lung cancer risk for breast cancer patients significantly. Non-smokers have a much lower risk of developing lung cancer post-treatment.

Quitting smoking reduces cancer risk at any age, says study

Quitting smoking at any age reduces the risk of cancer, with the greatest reduction seen after 15 years of quitting.
Early cessation before middle age leads to significant reductions in the risk of developing lung cancer.

"Big Bang Theory" actress Kate Micucci says she had surgery for lung cancer despite never smoking a cigarette

Actress Kate Micucci, known for her role on 'Big Bang Theory,' revealed that she had lung cancer surgery despite never smoking.
Abstaining from smoking does not eliminate the risk of lung cancer, as about 20% of lung cancer deaths in the US occur among non-smokers.
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GO2 for Lung Cancer 5k

The event promotes lung cancer awareness and inclusion through family-friendly activities.
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AI Predicts Lung Cancer From Patient Images

AI shows promise in digital diagnostics, particularly in predicting lung cancer from digitized patient tissue samples.

Artificial intelligence improves lung cancer diagnosis

A new AI-based digital pathology platform enhances the speed and accuracy of lung cancer tissue analysis.

Can AI save lives? Cancer detection study suggests yes

Story by Much of the world may currently be fretting about how to limit the impact (lack of privacy, copyright issues, loss of jobs, world domination, etc.) of artificial intelligence.However, that does not mean that there isn't enormous potential for AI to improve quality of life on earth.One such application is healthcare.

AI Predicts Lung Cancer From Patient Images

AI shows promise in digital diagnostics, particularly in predicting lung cancer from digitized patient tissue samples.

Artificial intelligence improves lung cancer diagnosis

A new AI-based digital pathology platform enhances the speed and accuracy of lung cancer tissue analysis.

Can AI save lives? Cancer detection study suggests yes

Story by Much of the world may currently be fretting about how to limit the impact (lack of privacy, copyright issues, loss of jobs, world domination, etc.) of artificial intelligence.However, that does not mean that there isn't enormous potential for AI to improve quality of life on earth.One such application is healthcare.
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Pennsylvania mom chronicles lung cancer journey on TikTok, hoping to raise awareness, empower others

A Harrisburg mom uses TikTok to chronicle her lung cancer journey, raising awareness and empowering others, particularly young women.
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from Business Insider
2 months ago
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Susan Wojcicki, YouTube CEO, died at 56 from a type of lung cancer that is often diagnosed late

NSCLC is the most common type of lung cancer, often diagnosed late, with symptoms that can be mistaken for other illnesses.

4 Sneaky Signs Of Lung Cancer You Should Know About

Early detection is crucial for increasing survival rates with lung cancer.
Low-dose CT scans are recommended for adults with a smoking history for lung cancer screening.

4 Sneaky Signs Of Lung Cancer You Should Know

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
Low screening rates for lung cancer despite recommendations.

Susan Wojcicki, YouTube CEO, died at 56 from a type of lung cancer that is often diagnosed late

NSCLC is the most common type of lung cancer, often diagnosed late, with symptoms that can be mistaken for other illnesses.

4 Sneaky Signs Of Lung Cancer You Should Know About

Early detection is crucial for increasing survival rates with lung cancer.
Low-dose CT scans are recommended for adults with a smoking history for lung cancer screening.

4 Sneaky Signs Of Lung Cancer You Should Know

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
Low screening rates for lung cancer despite recommendations.
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The rate of this cancer has dropped 25% in New York over the past 2 decades

Lung cancer incidence rates in New York have decreased by 25% over the past two decades.

Trial results for new lung cancer drug are off the charts', say doctors

A new drug, lorlatinib, has shown unprecedented success in stopping lung cancer progression, leading to a longer survival rate compared to standard treatment.

Double lung transplants weren't typically recommended for lung cancer patients. But a new technique has been successful

A new technique developed during the COVID-19 pandemic has made double lung transplants viable for lung cancer patients with a 100% success rate.

Ex-smokers who vape are twice as likely to die from cancer, study says

E-cigarettes may not be a safer alternative, as switching to vapes could lead to a higher risk of lung cancer compared to quitting cold turkey.

Why do non-smoking Asian women have high rates of lung cancer? A UCSF study hopes to find out.

Asian American women with lung cancer often never smoked, raising questions for ongoing research.

Drug Shows Promise for Starving Out Cancer Cells - News Center

Starving tumor cells of glutamine may be a viable strategy for treating lung adenocarcinoma, offering hope for patients with treatment-resistant forms of the disease.

Paul Auster, Author of 'The New York Trilogy,' Dead at 77

Paul Auster, acclaimed novelist and screenwriter, known for works like 'The New York Trilogy,' passed away at 77 after battling lung cancer.

Blood test reveals best lung cancer treatment

Blood test for lung cancer patients in England to guide targeted therapies
Genetic variations can lead to personalized treatment decisions
Targeted drug brigatinib prescribed based on mutation in ALK gene

Redondo Beach mayor dies at 65 of lung cancer

Bill Brand, mayor of Redondo Beach, died at 65 after battling lung cancer for over 4 years.
Brand was known for his dedication to preserving the beach community and protecting the environment in the South Bay region.

How reluctant King George VI died of lung cancer aged just 56

King George VI's cause of death was officially stated as coronary thrombosis, but he was a heavy smoker and had previously been diagnosed with lung cancer.
The King's health had been deteriorating since 1948, with leg pains and a diagnosis of arteriosclerosis. He underwent surgery in 1949 and had his left lung removed in 1951.

Lung cancer survival rates rise, but low screening rates leave many people at risk

Survival rates for lung cancer are improving, especially among historically marginalized communities of color.
The five-year lung cancer survival rate increased by 22% between 2015 and 2019 across all racial and ethnic groups.
There are still disparities in survival rates, with people of color having lower rates compared to white Americans.
#heart-disease

Air pollution spikes linked to irregular heartbeats, study finds

Spikes in air pollution increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias, a large study has found.The research, based on nearly 200,000 hospital admissions in China, found a significant increase in risk of arrhythmias in the first few hours after an increase in air pollution levels.Heart arrhythmias can increase the risk of heart disease and sudden cardiac death.

U.S. Adult Smoking Rate Hits New All-Time Low

NEW YORK U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in 9 adults saying they were current smokers, according to government survey data released Thursday.Meanwhile, electronic cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.The preliminary findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are based on survey responses from more than 27,000 adults.

App reveals most polluted London Underground routes to travel on

Like most Londoners, Tanya Beri has mixed views of the city's vast underground rail network that carries millions of passengers every day on its 11 lines and through its 272 stations.The tube keeps London moving, though often in cramped, uncomfortable and unhygienic conditions.However, Beri believes she has found a way to improve travel for concerned commuters.

Air pollution spikes linked to irregular heartbeats, study finds

Spikes in air pollution increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias, a large study has found.The research, based on nearly 200,000 hospital admissions in China, found a significant increase in risk of arrhythmias in the first few hours after an increase in air pollution levels.Heart arrhythmias can increase the risk of heart disease and sudden cardiac death.

U.S. Adult Smoking Rate Hits New All-Time Low

NEW YORK U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in 9 adults saying they were current smokers, according to government survey data released Thursday.Meanwhile, electronic cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.The preliminary findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are based on survey responses from more than 27,000 adults.

App reveals most polluted London Underground routes to travel on

Like most Londoners, Tanya Beri has mixed views of the city's vast underground rail network that carries millions of passengers every day on its 11 lines and through its 272 stations.The tube keeps London moving, though often in cramped, uncomfortable and unhygienic conditions.However, Beri believes she has found a way to improve travel for concerned commuters.
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New artificial intelligence tool can accurately identify cancer

Doctors, scientists and researchers have built an artificial intelligence model that can accurately identify cancer, in a development they say could speed up diagnosis of the disease and fast-track patients to treatment.Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide.It results in about 10 million deaths annually, or nearly one in six deaths, according to the World Health Organization.

East Londoners brave toxic cloud emanating from dumpfire to host Coronation parties

Locals in Rainham, on the border of Havering and Essex, will be baking cakes and shaking donation buckets on the day of King Charles III's coronation to raise funds for a legal challenge against Havering council to allow them to conduct their own air quality tests as fires from the dreaded Launders Lane pick up again in the hot weather.

A Pentagon Study Finds Higher Cancer Rates in Military Pilots and Ground Crews

WASHINGTON A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and for the first time has shown that ground crews who fuel, maintain and launch those aircraft are also getting sick.The data had long been sought by retired military aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.

Pentagon study finds higher cancer rates in military pilots, ground crews

WASHINGTON A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and for the first time has shown that ground crews who fuel, maintain and launch those aircraft are also getting sick.The data had long been sought by retired military aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.

Higher rates of cancer in military pilots and ground crew, Pentagon study finds

A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and the ground crews who fuel, maintain and launch their aircraft.he data had long been sought by retired military aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.

Charles Silverstein, a psychologist who helped destigmatize homosexuality, dies at 87

Charles Silverstein (left) and his partner of 20 years, William Bory, smile at the camera in the 1970s.Silverstein dedicated his work to helping LGBTQ people live without shame.Rutgers Oral History Archives Charles Silverstein, a psychologist and therapist who played a key role in getting homosexuality declassified as a mental illness, died Jan. 30 at 87.

New artificial intelligence tool can accurately identify cancer

Doctors, scientists and researchers have built an artificial intelligence model that can accurately identify cancer, in a development they say could speed up diagnosis of the disease and fast-track patients to treatment.Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide.It results in about 10 million deaths annually, or nearly one in six deaths, according to the World Health Organization.

East Londoners brave toxic cloud emanating from dumpfire to host Coronation parties

Locals in Rainham, on the border of Havering and Essex, will be baking cakes and shaking donation buckets on the day of King Charles III's coronation to raise funds for a legal challenge against Havering council to allow them to conduct their own air quality tests as fires from the dreaded Launders Lane pick up again in the hot weather.

A Pentagon Study Finds Higher Cancer Rates in Military Pilots and Ground Crews

WASHINGTON A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and for the first time has shown that ground crews who fuel, maintain and launch those aircraft are also getting sick.The data had long been sought by retired military aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.

Pentagon study finds higher cancer rates in military pilots, ground crews

WASHINGTON A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and for the first time has shown that ground crews who fuel, maintain and launch those aircraft are also getting sick.The data had long been sought by retired military aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.

Higher rates of cancer in military pilots and ground crew, Pentagon study finds

A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and the ground crews who fuel, maintain and launch their aircraft.he data had long been sought by retired military aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.

Charles Silverstein, a psychologist who helped destigmatize homosexuality, dies at 87

Charles Silverstein (left) and his partner of 20 years, William Bory, smile at the camera in the 1970s.Silverstein dedicated his work to helping LGBTQ people live without shame.Rutgers Oral History Archives Charles Silverstein, a psychologist and therapist who played a key role in getting homosexuality declassified as a mental illness, died Jan. 30 at 87.
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A quarter of particle pollution in UK cities come from farms, study warns

A study has warned that over a quarter of particle emissions in the UK cities are caused by farming and can lead to serious health concerns.Researchers from University College London - UCL - found that ammonia emissions coming from agricultural activity - such as using fertilisers and managing livestock - contribute to masses of particulate matter in the UK.

London hotspots for lung disease revealed with sharp divide between rich and poor boroughs

P eople living in Tower Hamlets are the most likely in London to be admitted to hospital and die with a lung condition, new figures show.Analysis by Asthma + Lung found that residents of the borough had the highest rate of admission and death from lung conditions including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), flu and pneumonia.

People in deprived areas more likely to die from lung conditions, charity warns

People living in places such as Blackpool, Liverpool and Inverclyde are among the most likely to be admitted to hospital in an emergency and die from lung conditions, according to a new analysis.The charity, Asthma and Lung UK, looked at deaths and hospital admissions for people suffering conditions such as asthma, pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition which is mostly caused by smoking.

Cruz Miguel Ortiz Cuadra, Face of Puerto Rican Culinary History, Dies at 67

Cruz Miguel Ortiz Cuadra, a food historian who as Puerto Rico's leading gastronomy expert sought to define the island's cuisine and educate the world about it, died on March 8 in San Juan, P.R.He was 67.His brother Carlos Ortiz Cuadra confirmed the death, in a hospital.He said that Mr. Ortiz Cuadra had recently had a heart attack, and that he had lung cancer last year, which had been in remission.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on How Parenting Changed Him

The last time I talked to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in the final days of his 2020 presidential campaign.After that tumultuous, dramatic, plague-infested year, I decided it was time for a baby.Apparently, he had the same idea.Buttigieg and his husband Chasten adopted twins Penelope Rose and Joseph August in August of 2021, after months of waiting and several false starts.

What are the new rules on log burners and are they going to be banned?

An estimated 1.5m British homes have traditional log burning stoves in their living rooms, with some households finding them a useful alternative to having the heating on this winter, especially when bills are so high.Even after the freeze of Ofgem's energy price cap at 2,500 in September, average domestic energy bills are double what they were last year, placing a huge strain on budgets at a time of double-digit inflation and wage stagnation.

A quarter of particle pollution in UK cities come from farms, study warns

A study has warned that over a quarter of particle emissions in the UK cities are caused by farming and can lead to serious health concerns.Researchers from University College London - UCL - found that ammonia emissions coming from agricultural activity - such as using fertilisers and managing livestock - contribute to masses of particulate matter in the UK.

London hotspots for lung disease revealed with sharp divide between rich and poor boroughs

P eople living in Tower Hamlets are the most likely in London to be admitted to hospital and die with a lung condition, new figures show.Analysis by Asthma + Lung found that residents of the borough had the highest rate of admission and death from lung conditions including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), flu and pneumonia.

People in deprived areas more likely to die from lung conditions, charity warns

People living in places such as Blackpool, Liverpool and Inverclyde are among the most likely to be admitted to hospital in an emergency and die from lung conditions, according to a new analysis.The charity, Asthma and Lung UK, looked at deaths and hospital admissions for people suffering conditions such as asthma, pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition which is mostly caused by smoking.

Cruz Miguel Ortiz Cuadra, Face of Puerto Rican Culinary History, Dies at 67

Cruz Miguel Ortiz Cuadra, a food historian who as Puerto Rico's leading gastronomy expert sought to define the island's cuisine and educate the world about it, died on March 8 in San Juan, P.R.He was 67.His brother Carlos Ortiz Cuadra confirmed the death, in a hospital.He said that Mr. Ortiz Cuadra had recently had a heart attack, and that he had lung cancer last year, which had been in remission.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on How Parenting Changed Him

The last time I talked to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in the final days of his 2020 presidential campaign.After that tumultuous, dramatic, plague-infested year, I decided it was time for a baby.Apparently, he had the same idea.Buttigieg and his husband Chasten adopted twins Penelope Rose and Joseph August in August of 2021, after months of waiting and several false starts.

What are the new rules on log burners and are they going to be banned?

An estimated 1.5m British homes have traditional log burning stoves in their living rooms, with some households finding them a useful alternative to having the heating on this winter, especially when bills are so high.Even after the freeze of Ofgem's energy price cap at 2,500 in September, average domestic energy bills are double what they were last year, placing a huge strain on budgets at a time of double-digit inflation and wage stagnation.
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Northwestern unveils program to perform more double lung transplants for terminal cancer patients, after successful surgeries

When traditional treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation fail, lung cancer can be a death sentence for many patients.That, however, may be changing, with Northwestern Medicine leading the way.Northwestern plans to begin regularly performing double lung transplants on patients with terminal lung cancer, after successfully transplanting lungs into two patients who would have otherwise died of the disease, the health system announced Wednesday.

Hope and positivity' at heart of teenager cancer patient's keepie-ups challenge

A teenage girl who is undergoing chemotherapy for lung cancer will continue her efforts to do 10,000 keepie-ups to raise money for a cancer charity.Isobel Hemmings, 15, from Essex, was diagnosed with germ cell cancer in May after spotting a large lump in her stomach.Germ cell cancer often occurs in teenagers, and germ cell tumours develop from cells that produce eggs or sperm so they often appear on the ovaries or testes, but can develop anywhere in the body.

Northwestern unveils program to perform more double lung transplants for terminal cancer patients, after successful surgeries

When traditional treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation fail, lung cancer can be a death sentence for many patients.That, however, may be changing, with Northwestern Medicine leading the way.Northwestern plans to begin regularly performing double lung transplants on patients with terminal lung cancer, after successfully transplanting lungs into two patients who would have otherwise died of the disease, the health system announced Wednesday.

Hope and positivity' at heart of teenager cancer patient's keepie-ups challenge

A teenage girl who is undergoing chemotherapy for lung cancer will continue her efforts to do 10,000 keepie-ups to raise money for a cancer charity.Isobel Hemmings, 15, from Essex, was diagnosed with germ cell cancer in May after spotting a large lump in her stomach.Germ cell cancer often occurs in teenagers, and germ cell tumours develop from cells that produce eggs or sperm so they often appear on the ovaries or testes, but can develop anywhere in the body.
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Janet Malcolm Remembers

STILL PICTURES: On Photography and Memory, by Janet Malcolm The field is all but clear now, and it seems safe to say that the two most important long-form journalists this country produced in the second half of the last century were Joan Didion and Janet Malcolm.Their differences are more evident than their similarities: the cold Los Angeles burn of Didion's work, the measured New York ambiguity of Malcolm's.

Woman, 70, battling lung cancer forced to wait 24 hours for ambulance after fall

A 70-year-old woman receiving end-of-life care for lung cancer was left waiting 24 hours for her ambulance after a fall.Marlene Fear, who suffers from stage four lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and osteoporosis, collapsed in her bathroom at around 9am.Over the course of the next day, she saw her ambulance arrival time constantly pushed back, and by the time it had reached 24 hours she was asked if she would wait a further 10.

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