Margaret Pakulski

My veins are very compromised, and Wayne Allen at Maryland Oncology and Hematology in Silver Spring made the blood draws look easy. The atmosphere in the office with patients and colleagues was very pleasant and my arms were not bruised. I have to keep getting my blood drawn, so please God let it be Wayne that does it.

Editor’s Note: This is an essay submitted by Margaret Pakulski for the 2021 Extraordinary Healer Award. 

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