Chapters 10 - 12 Summary

Claire is called into Dr. Lowenstein's office for her blood test results. As soon as she walks through the door, Dr. Lowenstein offers her half an egg salad sandwich. Claire recoils at the food, desperate to hear the results of her tests. Casually, Dr. Lowenstein informs her that she's not relapsing. She's still cancer-free, but she seems more concerned by Claire's eating habits than her medical history. Claire, she says, is dangerously underweight. The dizziness, bruising, and thin blood are all symptoms of an eating disorder. She promises not to tell Claire's parents what's going on as long as she starts gaining weight. She gives Claire the assignment to eat an ice cream sundae. If she can manage that, she may be able to manage her eating disorder. If not, the problem may be worse than she thought. When they leave...