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A 44 year-old mother was diagnosed with carcinoma in situ (cancer of the womb). In order to pursue a chance of survival, total removal of the uterus was required including her 10wk fetus. [via.]
For the record, it is not my intention to stir up people’s opinions on abortion with this post. I simply cannot help but marvel at the capabilities of human nature and the intricate detail that is the process of creating a new human being. Until now, I don’t think I’ve ever felt so somber and overwhelmed with awe at the same time. It’s a feeling unlike anything else I have ever experienced in my entire life.