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> [“When my mom was first diagnosed with cancer, I learned the word "malignant" and heard the word "spread" and knew the word "hope" was a mirage, a fantasy that would only make things worse. But then I learned the word…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/matt-blackstone/when-my-mom-was-first-diagnosed-with-cancer-i-learned-the-word/)

Matt Blackstone

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## More by Matt Blackstone

> [“The lunchroom is filling fast, the heavy air filled with the smell of oil. Grease, salt, a deep fryer...yup, french fries, again. I feel…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/matt-blackstone/the-lunchroom-is-filling-fast-the-heavy-air-filled-with-the-smell-of/)

Matt Blackstone

> [“When my mom was first diagnosed with cancer, I learned the word "malignant" and heard the word "spread" and knew the word "hope" was…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/matt-blackstone/when-my-mom-was-first-diagnosed-with-cancer-i-learned-the-word/)

Matt Blackstone

> [“Legs are my favorite part. I never snap them off with a single bite. I nibble on them slowly as I work my way…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/matt-blackstone/legs-are-my-favorite-part-i-never-snap-them-off-with-a-single-bite-i/)

Matt Blackstone

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