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Cancer survivor Sophia Perera faces mounting medical bills while raising her daughter

A woman who defied a terminal cancer diagnosis is dealing with crippling medical costs as she spends time with her family.

Skinny McBuntu

A rare cancer survivor has overcome a terminal diagnosis to continue raising her daughter. However, the medical treatment required has resulted in significant financial burden. The costs of her care present an ongoing challenge alongside her recovery.

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Rare cancer survivor Sophia Perera defies terminal diagnosis to raise daughter

But crippling medical bills are the side effect of spending quality time with loved ones.

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