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Braid: No popsicles for cancer kids under heartless new hospital rules

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59% Informative

Children in outpatient cancer care are no longer getting a popsicle, juice box, ginger ale or other treat after their gruelling procedures.

Health Minister Adriana LaGrange backpedalled Monday in the face of furious reaction from parents.

In-patients will still get their meals, but many people who need full-time care and aren’t yet admitted are suddenly on starvation regime.

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48

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72

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informal

Language

English

Language complexity

41

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possibly offensive

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