There is a field of research called 'Psycho Oncology'. One article I read found that the very fact of being diagnosed creates significant stress. So, for those moments when you are being treated like our mothers and grandmothers, ie, invisible and not heard, say these words, 'Recent research in Psycho Oncology indicates that stress factors have a significant influence on our health and well-being'. or words to that effect. Of course, not possible in melt-down mode but perfect for warrior-mode or, 'mate, I'm standing on my dignity here' mode. Feeling as though you have been ignored or dismissed is not funny. Aggie your comments remind me of what its like to be trivialised and I'm wondering if BCNA have investigated the impact of 'less than satisfactory .......... '.
