jmckee Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Hello to all of you in the world of lung cancer. I posted once but I think it was in the wrong place. My name is Judy and I was diagnosed with Stage 1b non small cell lung cancer in March of this year. I'm a social worker and have, I think, pretty good social skills, but this morning I'm ticked. 1) at my boss, whose reply when I told him I'm scheduled for outpatient surgey on the 18th ( to remove the port cath used for chemo ), was that if I take off that day, he has staffing problems... 2) at the Ill Dept of Regulation, who hasn't replied to my message re: status of complaint against a physician who forgot to read my CAT Scan last year,...if I hadn't asked for a copy to be mailed to me, I would not have known I had lung cancer. It's one of those days....I just needed to vent. Thankyou for providing this space. Judy McKee really greatful to be alive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Judy, Hmmm... Illinois state government can really be quite crappy -- and so can bosses who don't care about "people"! Sorry you are going through this emotional garbage, but glad you are doing well enough to have your port removed! That's a good thing. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Sometimes things seem that they just don’t go right. As for your boss, he just not with it. It is nice to know that you are so important that they have a big problem when you are not there. I think I would have said: “I’m sorry to cause you a problem, but I’m sure you will appreciate me when I return". The doctor does not sound too competent. Always ask for an appointment to go over any test results. You are doing the right thing to get copies. What’s most important is that you do not get stressed out over these things, because when you are stressed it only hurts you. I used to get mad at road rage, now I just say to my self “isn’t just nice to be here, so someone can cut me off”. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 #1, definitely don't stress...for you and your own health. #2, I hope my validation of the fact that your boss is indeed being a jerk and I get your frustration helps reduce that stress a little. It often amazes me how folks lose sight of life and it's challenges which exist OUTSIDE of the workplace. #3, best of luck with the state. Wow, take the doctor to task! But not at the expense of stressing. As my mom used to say, every dog has his day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bware21 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Judy, I agree with ERNROL ... once your venting is done with, let go of the frustration and concentrate on your well-being. Make yourself more important than any moron that might happen to cross your path ... of which there will be many. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary colleen Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Tell your boss that you feel his pain - it is inconvenient for you to have cancer and to need surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Hi Judy, Try to put it out of your mind and find something calming. I have on seasonal music selections from my cable system and I'm reading a great book. Takes me away from all the people who don't think before opening their mouths. I wish you serenity. (And of course, some venting is needed to get there! and maybe even a cocktail!) Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Hi Judy: re your boss, sometimes people just let insensitive comments pop out of their mouths. I hope things ae going ok for you in the workplace. I am grateful to be alive too. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra A Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 wow Judy how rude can a boss be, but I think Mary has your solution hehe that just made me laugh, *thank you Mary for the laugh* huge hugs to you stay calm and be positive Debra A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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