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Cook65
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10 years ago

Mistakes can happen

Hi All,

As some of you may be aware from an earlier post, I have had a very stressful two weeks as I was diagnosed with a new lesion. After a number of scans and blood tests, it turns out that the radiologist made a mistake. 

But it's got me thinking, mistakes do happen. In my case it was a good mistake as I am all clear but there are also mistakes made that can impact on our health and survival. I want to encourage anyone who feels that something isn't right with their health/body to question and persevere. Mistakes do happen. 

Karen 

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    10 years ago
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    Hi Karen, what a relief that must be for you. I'm so glad that they made a mistake, what a blessing. That's it, sometimes life throws curve balls at us, I'm glad that you persevered and saw it through. Sending you a cuddle, Trace ????????

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    10 years ago
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    Oh I agree on all levels Robyn. I wish there were strategies for dealing with the stress and trauma we go through when something new crops up and we are faced with these scenarios. Xox

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    10 years ago
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    Don't be silly Pam. We all do what we can.

    I think it is important to try to let go (as I'm sure this is part of the reason I have ended up with cancer in the first place) but I worry that sometimes people blindly follow what the doctors say and I think we all need to take responsibility for our health and if we don't agree with the doctors then we should be able to question, check and check again as Robyn put it. 

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    10 years ago
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    Hi:) Goodness the stress of that is enough to give you cancer!!!!I am glad all is ok.I had a similar thing also.Went to GP with what I thought was a new lump under my arm.He said,Hmmm yes,it's most certainly attached to the bone!!! I nearly died on the spot.Rushed off to have ultrasound,and it was NOTHING!!!!! Question,check,check again!! Cheers Robyn xox

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    10 years ago
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    Hello Karen  so glad that as is well, and so sorry that I was so embroilled in myself I hadn't noticed your posts.  I have had a number of mistakes (not related to BC) impact on my family and battle a major distrust of the medical profession.  I know they do the best they can do, but hell - its peoples lives and there has got to be a better way.  The hatred I feel sometimes is like a cancer gnawing away.  Ya just gotta hammer it down, cause it is taking me down.  

    Pam