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javasaurus ([personal profile] javasaurus) wrote2003-09-17 10:42 am

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There are such bizarre, wonderful, interesting stories on the net. Here's one I found this morning...

You may remember that in 2000, the staff physician, Dr. Jerri Nielsen, at the south pole outpost diagnosed herself with breast cancer. Here is a great interview with her, which took place after her return and treatment. My favorite line from the interview:

Dick:
What made you decide to go [to the South Pole] in the first place?

Dr. Nielsen:
I saw an ad in the back of a doctor's magazine under help wanted.