31. Call Security!

Cassandra was in her office and a patient and her husband were sitting opposite her while her nurses were standing behind her. Since the past two hours, she had carefully gone through the full medical history of her patient.

The husband said, his voice broken, “We’ve tried chemotherapy and radiation but…it isn’t enough doctor.” Cassandra nodded, “I’ve gone through your medical history, Mrs Dallas and I’ve considered what you are asking of me. The cervical cancer is spreading and surgery is your only option now. I need you to understand the consequences of having a hysterectomy.”

“I know!” She began sobbing and her husband comfortingly wrapped his arm around her. Cassandra said, shifting through the files, her eyes softening, “You will not be able to carry another child. After having a difficult caesarian delivery, believe me when I say a second child would cause potential health risks for both you and the baby.”

“I don’t care! I never wanted this! This is so unfair. Why did it have