Radiation Therapy and work

Temple so sorry to hear of your appalling experience which must have been a severe shock given that your parents act and speak with compassion and care. I'm suggesting that you forget about pretending not to be angry - anger is about strong feelings for not getting what you want and for you it was lack of compassion and not being 'seen' as someone dealing with some serious health issues and treatment. Your expectations were not too high! My treatment is ongoing and I have learned to put myself first and not tolerate being treated with anything but care and compassion. I have learned to ask a nurse or front desk etc. if they are having a bad day as I find their distant or abrupt manner distressing. I very politely say, "I must tell you how this is for me, I am dealing with a very serious health matter and your manner is very distressing!' I don't care about their response but later 'reward' myself with a coffee - I refuse to be a number or procedure. Fortunately the appalling behaviour I have mentioned has been rare but years ago I wrote to the state Minister for Health to report what I considered de-humanising behaviour at the hospital - I received a reply and although I knew nothing would be done my anger dissolved. I hope your soreness eases soon. Take your time recovering from your experience, it cannot be rushed. Best wishes.