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Thank you Lainy, Marions and Gavin,
I couldn’t have imagined how wonderful it made me feel to receive responses to my post. It really moved me. It is amazing how we can feel so alone going through something as difficult and devastating as this – the knowledge that there are others out there in a similar situation is oddly comforting. Thank you for your suggestions and warm wishes – it really help me get through my evening last night.
We are in Montreal Canada. I’m trying to get information as to who else is an expert in this area of cancer. Our doctor – Dr. Matrakos (Royal Victoria Hospital Montreal) – is suppose to be one of the best up here. Everyone who here’s that he is our doctor say that we are lucky – I guess I’m not feeling the luck just yet.
It is amazing how intimidating it can be to try to ask questions or push for answers. I’m not someone who generally has a difficult time asserting myself and despite having higher education and a good understaning of human biology – it is still difficult for me. For my mom – it is even more intimidating and I think there’s a fear of upsetting the doctors and not getting good care.
thank you again…..I’m so happy that I found this link and now feel a part of what you call your “family”.
Cindy