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Union describes the moment she learned of Wade’s cancer diagnosis as a startling episode of emotional paralysis. “You hear cancer, and you’re paralyzed because you think of the absolute worst-case scenario,” she recalled. Despite knowing several cancer survivors, her mind immediately leapt to grim outcomes. “I didn’t go there; I went to the thought of him being gone,” Union admitted, highlighting the fear and uncertainty that often accompany such grave medical news.