Why do some people become doctors?
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I think I’ve come across a previously unsuspected trait in the family – “naughtily nice” – and, to make it worse, they are unrepentant. Of course, in Lainy’s case, maybe not unexpected. But we had such high hopes for Gavin, which is why his branch is across the pond to keep it untainted. Oh well, “naughtily nice” is the new standard.
Duke
Happy birthday Uncle Duke! Glad to hear that you had such a good day!
And to follow up on what Lainy said, how about naughtily nice!
Gavin
Thanks for all your support. It’s time to get back to better things.
O frabjous day!
Callooh!
Callay!Guess who had
a great
birthday?My daughter and her BF came out. Had a wonderful visit, great lunch, and saw a good movie – “Interstellar”. Interesting plot with excellent computer graphics. Many shots were reminiscent of “2001: A Space Odyssey”. Not bad considering 2001 came out in 1968. It truly was ahead of it’s time (and not just by 13 years).
Have we all got our lists sorted by naughty or nice?
Peace.
Duke
OMG Duke…..you were far more charitable and patient with this %&*& than I would have been. As I’ve gotten older, I have less time for condescending people in any walk of life, let alone doctors. On the other hand, my husband (also an engineer/scientific type) has become more patient and absolutely more diplomatic when dealing with this type. We’ve sort of traded roles. As I read through your posts though, my jaw just dropped…..further and further with each line. There are major CC doctors and surgeons as advisors on this site…..but somehow the guy you saw thinks he’s better than them….that this website isn’t good for patients. REALLY? Gah…makes me sick to my stomach when I hear stories like this….and from a patient standpoint….the wasted time getting the appointment and being at the appointment…only to get a short shrift. A pox on his white coat!!!
MAJOR GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR to this Duke!!! Agree with everything that the others have said to you and sorry that you had to go through this nonsense with that doctor. Patient sensitivity and respect should def be a topic that these people have to do as part of their med training.
Sorry to hear about your niece as well Duke. Loads of positive thoughts coming across the pond to her from me.
Gavin
Duke,
I am absolutely speechless and that is so not me. I am so sorry you had to experience this. No one deserves that kind of condescending treatment, but least of all those dealing with this disease who probably are much better informed than most, thanks to this site and the wonderful people on it.
Also hoping for the best results for your niece. Please let us know how she is doing.
Hugs,
DarlaOh, Duke, so sorry to hear about your Niece, Sometimes I just have to ask myself how people are picked to endure these Journeys!!
I so agree with you about 2nd opinions. I was DX last spring with a Meningioma on the left side of my brain just over the ear. I went to a Neurologist who sent me to a Neurosurgeon. She said don’t worry about it, it is not cancer and will probably not go further. With what I learned on this CC site I knew I was not going to settle for one opinion even though it was good. Went to another Neurosurgeon and he said the same thing and even had a 2nd scan done. I just had a feeling it was and ok thing….but then who am I? What I am trying to show is that even with good news we all cannot be too careful when it come to these things.Say, BIG Packer game tomorrow morning!!! I can wear my Aaron Rogers shirt that Chuck ordered for me! Go Pack!
I had to talk louder than he did a couple times, just to make a point. Even told him not to be condescending. He said he wasn’t, just that he knew more than I did.
Overall, might have been better off with a doctor who knew nothing and recognized that and sought help, than one who thought he knew enough.
In the long run, not sure how much difference it would have made, but this underscores the NECESSITY of getting an informed second opinion quickly. Patients can’t think of it as just a good idea. Folks, this is our lives we’re talking about, not just some theoretical abstraction. Don’t settle for second best – demand and expect excellence. I know I spent more time researching the purchase my last new car than I did picking an onc and treatment center. I’m probably not alone in this.
Getting a second opinion is in our power. But how do we get these doctors educated, especially when they think they already know enough? Maybe they did 5-10 years ago. It was obvious he had written me off as a dead man walking, but how do we get to others who might be more receptive? “Rare cancer” should not be a death sentence. It sounds like what I have interpreted that some outside the US have said that if you are not curable, they treat the symptoms, hope for the best, and concentrate their time and energy on those they might save.
If this wasn’t so personal, it would almost be funny.
Thanks for listening, my friends.
Duke
Just found out today:
My niece’s lung cancer is Adenocarcinoma, she had a scan today, the tumor is shrinking, good news. Not so good news is she has a tumor on her brain, they are waiting for confirmation of treatment from her medical insurance, hopefully the first of the week and have a gamma knife procedure soon after that with good results expected.Scary thing is that her mom and I are the tall, skinny blondes of our generation, niece is the tall skinny blonde of my nieces and nephews, and my three kids are tall, skinny blondes.
Duke, I have to agree with Lainy about the need for action.
That was not appropriate patient care. When I think of all the good that comes from the support and exchange of experience and ideas on this forum, I can’t imagine any of us being better off without it.
I have learned more about my husband’s disease from reading this forum than I ever learned from the medical community in the two months he was treated by them. I appreciated their care and concern, but there is a lack and patient knowledge is critical.
Again, so sorry you had to put up with his ignorant remarks.
MargaretOMG, Duke, guess he didn’t realize who he was talking “down” to. Honestly I would report him! He is obviously the one who does not know what he is talking about! This makes me want to scream at him!
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