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She was moments away from freaking out at the doctor, but everything changed when he lifted his mask

By Allie Caren
April 1, 2016

Their mother was at a “chemo teaching,” where she was learning more about chemotherapy, and what her body will be going through.

See the doctor, though? It’s her son — a marine — who hadn’t been home in about two years. He wanted to surprise his mom before she started her fight to beat cancer.

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As part of the plan, the “doctor” told the woman that he had to leave for another appointment. The woman on the left, who was about to be surprised, appeared annoyed.

That’s when he lowered his surgeon mask, and she quickly realized it was her beloved son.

*Watch the video and cue the tears.*

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