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Itching

This symptom is one of Jaouad's first signs that something is wrong with her body, but she does not find out until much later that it is linked to her cancer.

Paris

Jaouad hoped to start a more exciting phase of her young life in this place soon after her college graduation, with the city symbolizing some of her hopes and dreams.

Hair

When Jaouad starts losing this, it symbolizes the terrible side effects of her chemotherapy and what she will face in her cancer experience.

Oscar

This creature becomes a symbol of hope and companionship for Jaouad.

The Cancer Guru

This character symbolizes some of the harmful, nefarious people and information that some sick people fall victim to in desperation.

The Apartment on Avenue A

This space symbolizes a start of independence for Jaouad once she and Will move there during her time in cancer treatment...

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