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I think learning the specific names and details is a waste of time. That is important information for the patient and their doctor, but not the general public.

It doesnt add any value over the alternative of people having an unspecified chronic disease and requesting X accommodation, especially as accommodations needed or desired vary wildly

To your point, people know the word "cancer" but have no clue what it entails or what accommodations a specific person needs or wants.

People can march around raising cancer awareness, but it is also a pointless performative act for the benefit of the performer.

If you have a sick person in your life and want to be compassionate, figure out what accommodation they actually want or need.




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