I did go to LISA 2014, even though I had a fresh cancer diagnosis and was awaiting surgery. I knew I’d see a bunch of friends there, and it would likely be the last conference I’d be able to attend for a while.
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I did go to LISA 2014, even though I had a fresh cancer diagnosis and was awaiting surgery. I knew I’d see a bunch of friends there, and it would likely be the last conference I’d be able to attend for a while.