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The case of the cancerous stomach
| Thomas MorrisEmily Evans
Steak and schnitzel were on the menu again after Theodor Billroth successfully excised a woman’s stomach cancer in 1881. Remarkably, today’s surgeons still perform the same procedure, with slight modifications.
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Written on my body
| David JesudasonFranklyn Rodgers
Scars mean David Jesudason has never enjoyed seeing his reflection. Recounting the stories behind the marks on his face and body, he finds the only one that symbolises hope and happiness.
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How I cured my fear of vomiting
| Alex BruceSteven Pocock
Emetophobia ruled every waking moment of Alex’s life. Until he came to realise he couldn’t live that way any more.