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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI've got to let a patient know she's got breast cancer.
Only my second diagnosis of breast cancer in four years.
Today sucks...
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I've got to let a patient know she's got breast cancer. (Original Post)
Aristus
Nov 2014
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CaliforniaPeggy
(156,301 posts)1. That IS tough, my dear Aristus...
I know your innate kindness will carry you through this crisis with her...
Aristus
(71,876 posts)2. Thank you, CalPeg.
Initech
(107,981 posts)3. You could always hire Peter Griffin.
blackcrowflies
(207 posts)4. I'm sorry
I hope she has a hopeful situation. I used to think cancer was an automatic death sentence, and sometimes it is, but I know someone diagnosed with ovarian cancer over twelve years ago and still with us.
Rowdyboy
(22,057 posts)6. Its a horrific situation but I know you'll do as best you can. I had known my doc for several years
when she diagnosed my liver cancer and I know how hard it was for her. Its been 15 months and I'm looking forward to seeing her again next week.
