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I'm very sorry to hear that. The world is not a fair place.
And I do realize that your job exposes you to a lot of grief, which you also have to deal with.
Thing is, this was just somebody in admin with no medical training and without access to patients. She just does the paperwork.
You would hope that they would refrain from kicking someone when he's down. To be honest, I can't even watch a movie with the mention cancer in it at the moment.
I have the utmost respect for most doctors, my wife was treated very well, but honestly, that's what I expect from doctors. It's their chosen field, and they should handle people with care.
I know that if my wife gets cancer again, it'll be a bad sign. But I don't need to have my face rubbed in it. I confront myself with that reality every day already...Last edited by Gorn Captain; Mar 15, '11, 4:47 AM..
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"When things are at their darkest, it's a brave man that can kick back and party."Comment
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You are correct. It would not be easy to see that every day. I have dealt with Nurses that are very straight forward about cancer. I fully understand that, but in this instance this is what I have a problem with...
What kind of help desk is that? This person is there to help and they should have a more compassionate person in that position! It's one thing to be blunt when talking to, and treating the patient but there is no need to be that way when you are working at a help desk. My wife and my son don't need to hear that crap! I would have been mad too!!
And yes, I too have cancer. I have Thyroid cancer. Just a small spot right now, but I am sure that eventually it will be removed. I take Levoxyl daily since my thyroid doesn't work anymore. I also have a small spot on my lung and COPD. I take Spiriva and Ventolin for that. The cancer, or maybe something else, will kill me some day but I really don't need to be reminded of it and I certainly don't need to have my wife and son reminded of it.
"Never take a person's dignity: it is worth everything to them, and nothing to you." - Frank BarronComment
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I can't believe the story you just told.... yet, I have to admit...
I know where you're coming from.
Recent example:
My brother's patience and feelings are being tried big time these past
few days because his whole lower body went numb recently,
he has a lesion on his spine that he doesn't know what it is, and people
are saying insensitive things left and right.... MEDICAL people in MEDICAL OFFICES just like you, man.
I felt I had to reassure him...
About 18 years ago, I had a bad injury that remained life threatening for a
few weeks due to an infection... I communicated to my brother that
all these insensitive unthinking people in offices ARE out there
and WILL make stupid comments EVEN THOUGH you are feeling like your
life is falling apart and possibly ending(!).
Sorry you had to go through that Gorn Cap.... NOBODY deserves that kind of treatment to themselves.... or the ones they love, but, meanwhile, it seems quite common due to the insensitivity of others. Keep strong!"No. No no no no no no. You done got me talkin' politics. I didn't wanna'. Like I said y'all, I'm just happy to be alive. I think I'll scoot over here right by this winda', let this beautiful carriage rock me to sleep, and dream about how lucky I am." - Chris MannixComment
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All I know is that I lost a mother to cancer, and have had a darkly
fatalistic attitude towards it in the way you're explaining
...that being said, I know TWO women I grew up with who are in
their 60s that have battled cancer repeated times (long remission
periods included).... and AND ARE AS STRONG AS EVER.
It was not really expected because I feel pretty negative
due to my mother's scenario and stories like the one that started this thread, ... but, happily, it IS TRUE.... people DO actually live happy lives
after repeated cancer battles... people I know.
May all good things be with you."No. No no no no no no. You done got me talkin' politics. I didn't wanna'. Like I said y'all, I'm just happy to be alive. I think I'll scoot over here right by this winda', let this beautiful carriage rock me to sleep, and dream about how lucky I am." - Chris MannixComment
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If she never gets reported nothing will ever happen and she'll keep doing it.
If you don't report her Rik, you're just letting the problem continue.Comment
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^^ You are right. And by reporting her, it may be the ONLY way she wakes up and realizes the damage she is doing with her words.
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Yeah, right.Comment
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Report her....I have seen some bizarre stuff from doctors and have had half a mind of giving them an earful. My aging mother recently had knee replacement surgery. She is really strong emotionally and has a tremedously high pain threshhold. The doctor had no bedside manners at all. He just responded to questions without giving any thoughts to feelings, emotions, etc. Told her it was going to hurt like ell and the recovery process would be long and painful. Just what you want to hear right before you go under the knife."The farther we go, the more the ultimate explanation recedes from us, and all we have left is faith."
~Vaclav HlavatyComment
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Has'nt the woman ever heard of Lance Armstrong. Cancer isnt alway the leathal diagnosis as in the past. I lost my favorite aunt to cancer long ago. Had it been in these times. She might have survived. The problem is that people who work around Doctors and Nurses begin to think they know as much as they do. Keep positive thought and I'll keep you both in mine.Comment
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write a letter to the management stating Please inform your staff to keep personal comments to themselfs. Its not professional in the work place it it upset the patients & families.Comment
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The more you take Chemo the less effective it will be. The more radiation you take the more damage you will do to your self.......Comment
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