When his wife was battling cancer and ended up in the emergency room, Mike Lopes was worried she wouldn't recognize anyone there. A nurse made sure there was at least one familiar face caring for her.
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When his wife was battling cancer and ended up in the emergency room, Mike Lopes was worried she wouldn't recognize anyone there. A nurse made sure there was at least one familiar face caring for her.
Copyright 2026 NPR
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