I couldn't believe my ears!

[Epson]

Yesterday, I went for my chemo treatment and I was surprised to hear my doctor tell me that I have been through a lot and shouldn't feel ashamed if I am feeling depressed.  He told me that cancer takes a physical and mental toll on people.

Why he told me this, I have no idea, but it's nice to see that some doctors still have some human compassion.  I new I liked him when he trough an F bomb the first time I met him.  That was when he was telling what pain in butt bladder cancer is, the word was used appropriately, now that I am going through it I can't think of any nice word to describe what this nightmare is like.

The good news is everything went much better this time, but next week he is going to remove the stent and give me my treatment, that's the bad news.

[Chana M]

Hi Epson

Isn't it amazing what a difference it can make when a doctor shows just a bit of humanity?  The mystery is why so few of them are able/bothered to do so.

I'm so glad that things went better this time.  Try not to think about next week's instalment ...

Take good care of your dear self

[Nathan]

All I can say is, hang onto that doc! They come so rarely! My GP is this way (he came to the hospital and prayed for my Dad when he was sick), and that's why he's been my doctor since I was a kid.

[Dolly Dimples]

   ...and Epson your Doctor is so right, you have been to heck and back lately, but you have been so brave all the way.   if your feeling down now you certainly have the right to start  feeling a little sorry for yourself and need a little  pampering.  We are with you in spirit, mopping your brow and stroking your hair lad. 
       Hope you keep this Doc throughout the remainder of treatment. All the best , chin up!  Dolly

[Sandra]

How are you holding up Epson? I'm so darn busy with my dear Mom's cancer nightmare I don't get  visit often, I do say prayers for you though and hope things are starting to go a little better for you. I hate the C word. Keep posting and know what your doctor said is right and allow yourself to be PO'ed, mostly keep in touch with everyone who loves you for the support you need and deserve. Sandra

[quiger]

It's so nice to get little pieces of goodness amongst all that nastiness. I'm so glad this doc is a good one.

Really a relief to hear everything went better this time. I'm sorry about the next treatment. Hopefully it won't be as bad as the first one. We'll all be thinking of you.

quig

[lynnmarie219]

Hi Epson,


Soooooo glad to hear that this treatment went much better. I hope this trend will continue! We are here for you!

[Patze]

Hey Epson,

Wow, keep that doctor if you can!  Someone that actually cares, I'm jealous!

Remember, one day at a time my sharp tooth friend, one day at a time; and I sure will keep the digits crossed for you too!

Take care -

Patze

[Sjenny]

Epson:

So glad you have a good caring doc - we care about you too. 

Sending healing thoughts your way.

Sue

[eyeamdry]

Epson, we knew you'd make that doc change his attitude........and see.........it happened.  Glad he now has a heart and good luck with treatment.  Lucy (in Fla on 3rd week of vacation from Mich) nanana.  I wish everyone from the north could have done this (vacation) because this winter has been such a b....ear. 

[wednesday mc haggis]

epson

  you "sound" much better within yourself, glad to have an update, have been thinking of you.

Truly glad to hear that things werent so bad this time, i know your going to beat this thing, youve absorbed every blow and made something of it, rather you than me with the stent, keep your eyes on the bigger picture my friend, one day you ll look back on all this ,one day this will be past tense.

keep us updated, we really do like to hear how you are,so lost the hariy bum fluff yet ??

T x

[irish]

Epson, You are such a survivor. Also, I am really glad that you got a doc who talked to you like he was human. It makes life so much easier when the docs come down to earth. Will keep you in my prayers about this treatment. Hopefully, it will not be as bad as the first time. Keep it up. Irish

[Carrottop50]

Hi Epson

I am glad you have a human dr... that can mean a big difference in how you feel about everything...

My family has had to deal with a lot of cancer (3 in my family out of and boy is it tough.... hang in there it seems the more positive you are the better you feel... depression is a very biggie with it...for you and your family members both... Take care and Take one day at a time... I am hoping you the best for your treatment next week. 

Take care,
Carrottop50

[DesignerS]

Epson,
I am so happy to hear that a doctor cared about you as a whole.  This is the second discussion I have read today where the doctors have actually been caring and interested in their patients!  YEAH!  I know you are still struggling and have a ways to go, hang in there.  We all care about you too.

Designer

[pudmott]

hey Epson,

keep that doc, human ones are so hard to find

i wish you well as you begin the next installment of "The cheesgrater of life"

good luck buddy. my thoughts and bladder are with you

pud