“We’re still evaluating it.”
The specialist arrived shortly afterward.
Additional imaging was ordered.
Before proceeding, the medical team completed the standard testing necessary for a patient Maya’s age.
Then a CT scan gave them a much clearer answer.
Dr. Lawson and a pediatric gynecologic specialist returned together.
I knew from their expressions that whatever they were about to tell us was serious.
Dr. Lawson pulled his stool close to Maya’s bed.
“The scan shows a large mass arising from your right ovary.”
My hand closed around Maya’s.
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