NO ONE DESERVES CANCER! Whether it be lung, breast, skin, ovarian, or any of the other types. It's too bad that so many people are so ignorant. I'm sorry that you had to be on the receiving end of such thoughtless remarks.
Lisa
Crazy arms that reach to hold somebody new
for my yearning heart keeps sayin youre not mine,
My troubled mind knows soon, to another youll be wed
and thats why Im lonely all the time.
~Crazy Arms, Patsy Cline
Whatcha gonna do when the well runs dry
you gonna sit right down and cry
whatcha gonna do when I say bye bye
all you're gonna do is dry your eye
I'm walkin, yes indeed and I'm talkin bout you and me
I'm hopin that you'll come back to me.
~Fats Domino
I'm so sorry this happened to your mom! WTH is wrong with her? Medical professionals should be required to have sensitivity training or something. If not, then do a job where you don't have contact with patients. Geez! As Welthy mentioned, I just posted about this under General. Thankfully, he said it to me and not my mom. I know for sure if there is a next time someone says something so stupid, I will be sure to respond in turn. Good for you for filing a complaint.
Well, excuse me, but I think you've got my chair
No, that ones not taken, I don't mind if you sit here, I'll be glad to share.
Yeah, it's usually packed here on friday nights.
~George Strait, The Chair
Kerri,
I'm right with you on what you said above. I was so glad to find this site and everyone here is so wonderful.
Everyone reacts differently, but my mom usually feels the worst about 2 days after her actual infusion. She is achy (mostly from the Neulasta shot we think), doesn't have much appetite and is wiped out. Then each day after that she feels a little better.
Welcome to you and your mom!
Lisa
I was at the optometrist today for a recheck. I had just received new contact lenses and was having problems. I was trying to explain it to the optometrist, not in any way accusing him of making a mistake. Right away he got an attitude and very defensive and almost snotty saying it was because they are toric and notorious for being a problem, and blah blah blah.
I was just about to respond when he says “It’s like a smoker getting lung cancer and saying, now how did that happen?”
I was speechless. As I drove home I got angrier and angrier thinking could this guy be a bigger HIND END? Who says stuff like that to a patient of any kind? Now granted he doesn’t know my mom has lung cancer and was a smoker. But does that matter? I wish I had been able to say something – anything!
I know this is so minor in the grand scheme of things and I am probably overreacting. But I will not be going back to him. Rant over.
So sing your song sweet music man
You're making your living doing one night stands
That prove to you they don't need you
You're still a helluva singer but a broken man
But you keep on looking for one last fan to sing to.
~Kenny Rogers/Waylon Jennings
They all gather round my teepee
Late at night tryin to catch a peek at me
In nothin but my buffalo briefs
I got em standin in line
~Tim McGraw ~ Indian Outlaw
Nyka,
I'm so sorry you're both going through this. My heart goes out to you. You are so strong and caring and your hubby is lucky to have you. You are both in my prayers. I hope you both get some much needed rest today.
Lisa
We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the song of all the seasons are now gone
Now all our lives we had fun, we had seasons in the sun
But the hills that we climb were just seasons out of time
~Terry Jacks
Jill,
There are no words I can say to express how sorry I am to hear of the loss of your mom. My heart breaks for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
I'm so sorry.
Lisa