GREATDAD111 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 My story is very long but I must tell you all, you must get your scan reports and read them yourself. Sometimes doctors miss things or even hide them from you. Watch this and you will see why. 3 Doctors who watched me very closely either missed or didnt tell me I had Lung cancer for over 4 years. Steven http://www.thewbalchannel.com/video/9278311/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Wow Stephen. That is amazing. I can't believe your doctor missed this. Did you have radiation to the chest for your first cancer? I'm wondering if your heart problems were caused by radiation....even your lc caused by radiation? Keep up us posted. Again, you are absolutely right. We all need to be reading our scans to double check our docs. Good luck with the lawsuit. I can't imagine any jury going against your case. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREATDAD111 Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Rad was bad on my heart. No excuse for three doctors who watched me close not to pick it up on the scans, Some of them are just to busy and you slip through the cracks as one said in a depo. Its been a rough year, Im on Tarceva and Avastin,,,,in check for now. Thanks for your interest. Steven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Hi Steven, I'm just shocked by this ! I don't know what to say or think. I feel rage at this Doctor.... It's hard to imagine a professional person being so irresponsible! I am so sorry that this has happened to you. I commend you for sharing your story so that others may learn to be more proactive, however... How can one be more proactive when you are doing everything your Doctor tells you with the exception telling you of the cancer ?!!? I'm just deeply shocked and sorry. I'm glad you are in "check" You are young and appear to be of strong mind and body, this will serve you well through your treatment and recovery. It's my wish that this "Doctor" if you can call him one, is held accountable for compromising your health. My very best thoughts and wishes to you and your family, -Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 He should be Fricking shot. Iam sorry what an idiot. I bet if it was his Xray he would'nt shrugged it off. I am outraged!!!!!... this could have been taken care of right in the beginning and chances are you would have been cured. I just can't believe this, Steve. I am so sorry.... like you said I wonder how may others he did not tell what he saw. May not have all been C but any abnormality... He should lose his license... Good luck with your treatments and please keep us posted on your case. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Hey Stephen, Thank you so much for sharing. This is truly unbelievable. I'm sorry you have had to go through this.. Hang in there!!! GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Sorry to hear all this, Stephen. Do I remember......you honored a doctor with a portrait? Was that you? Is this the SAME doc, by any chance? I can't quite remember the whole story. Many will need to heed this head's up. Thanks. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Amazing! This is why all of us should get copies of every x-ray, CT scan, PET scan and MRI. I have them put on a CD and keep them. Then I have them for a second opinion. I am sorry you went through all of that with no treatment. Let's pray that you can get treatment now and beat this. Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I am just so sickened by your story. I am SOOO sorry you have been misstreated so badly. As if having LC isn't enough but to be screwed like this must hurt even more. I hope they take that bastards license to practice medicine away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Hi Steven, So many are saying the radiation is what hurt my heart too. I wonder who else? I've also read that a second cancer is possible from the radiation. Your case is a real eye-opener not to take docs OK w.o. reading radiologist's report for ourselves. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Well a cardiologist may not diagnose or treat lung problems but he should at the least refer you to someone who does! Did a radiologist look at these xrays? So sorry you have to go through all this and fight the cancer. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Unbelievable, Steven. I'm so sorry you had to go through all that. Good luck with the treatment. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 This is so unbelievable..I just dont get it at all, I cant understand why he didnt refer you to an oncologist or worse than that why in the world did he not tell you..Please keep us posted.. I am so sorry you have to go through this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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