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20226 minPGdoc-short

Death Race

20226 minPGdoc-short

A week after waking up seeing double, Charles Lum learns that a mass in his brain is HIV-related lymphoma during the coronavirus crisis.

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A week after waking up seeing double, Charles Lum learns that a mass in his brain is HIV-related lymphoma during the coronavirus crisis.

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Todd Verow

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Charles Lum woke up on February 17, 2020, seeing double. After a week, he received a call from his doctor confirming a brain mass related to HIV and lymphoma. Filmed during the coronavirus crisis, "Death Race" is Lum's video diary documenting his health struggles. The six-minute film captures his experiences as he navigates his diagnosis and the challenges posed by the pandemic.

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