Choices – Mohammad
Back in 2008 Mohammad was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Mohammad was initially put on an adult ward but then was given the choice to either receive treatment there or to travel a bit further from home to receive treatment at a young persons unit. For Mohammad the choice was easy as the YPU had all the gadgets and home comforts he needed.
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