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9 years ago

Saturday Vent

My Saturday Vent 
I'm so cross  my niece's step mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer on Thursday but before she got the results from the breast surgeon, her gp had the results and called her in (urgent appointment) told her she has breast cancer and it was in both boobs and she had better go home and get her affairs in order,  asking her questions like do you have a will?  you had better go to see a solicitor and get a medical power of attorney sorted .. 

OMG all she has had an ultra sound and a biopsy. I had them calling me in absolute panic.. she was going to die.. :(  So off I trott out there 2 hour drive uggg  armed with all the books/pamphlets, well carefully selected ones she is scared enough,  you know the ones you get when you are diagnosed (remember them??  I could make a library lol ) and Nat's BCNA My journey,

I spent a couple of hours over there today explaining the next steps/tests that has to happen first and she is feeling a lot calmer  well a bit anyway lol  

I still want to yell at this doc  
  

16 Replies

  • I can't believe a doctor would say that to someone who is already going to be reeling from the news!!  He must have his head in the sand not to hear all the amazing success out there from women with breast cancer.  My GPs wife was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 month before me which has made him a lot more empathetic, particularly in understanding what the husbands are going through.   All of us have a little guardian angel from time to time - your friend was lucky to have you!
  • Speechless but not surprised, there are alot of GP's that really don't deal with Cancer patients and have no clue unfortunately. Few months ago I couldnt see my GP so saw another one that works with him OMG!!! really was astounding how little he knew of BC...LOL oh not to mention he said he wouldnt do Chemo!!! Ummm too late LOL 
  • So glad she had you.  Someone should give this doctor a few home truths about patient care.
  • What a idiot doc, thankfully she had a good friend that could calm her down with information, well done
  • OMG what  an idiot. Time for a new Dr. What a wonderful friend you are.