Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer Patients
After a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or have hearing problems can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
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After a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or have hearing problems can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
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