cindi o'h Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I had some kind of new angiogram test done earlier this Sept2. imaging with the latest ct capabilites. There was another blockage in one o f the arteries so i went in the hospital to get that opened up. Today, my sensitive and caring internist calls and says she got a radiology report that says I have a pleual effusoin and enlarged lymph nodes and tumor changes....all this on an answering machine!! When i found out that she was on call, i called he up to get details. She said she doesn't have the report in front of her and cannot understand why i would be calling her after the office is closed.... I have pages and pages of these sorts of things...so unprofessioal. So, tomorrow, I will try to locate the film and drag in front of the onc. and wait to see what he says.... I got a rush of adrenlin............ This wait and see business has it's way with me most every time.. cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Cindi First, let me say that even if your Dr doesn't understand why you called, I sure do. What I don't understand is her! I'll be keeping you in my thoughts today, and hoping for the best! love and fortitude elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Cindi-- EEEKKKKK!! and GRRRRRRRR!! What a way to start your day. Common sense, compassion? Okay--I am trying to take a deep breath... You will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers today; please keep us posted. Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I could just kill that internist. How unprofessional! Please keep us posted. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurielK Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Why is that person your internist??????? I lived in Mpls for years. I know the area has more than one internist. Please find the other one. MurielK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Cindi, I agree. You need to find medical professionals who are going to help and support you through this. It would be worth the effort to find such. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneC Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Cindi, How upsetting! Please keep us posted on what you find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Ouch, that's the kind of doctor that gives the rest of us a bad name.... Sorry you got potentially scary news in such a manner, you have a right to be upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Diitto, ditto, ditto. If I got that kind of news on my answering machine that would be the last time I heard from that doctor. I would get my records and find someone else pronto. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted September 22, 2004 Author Share Posted September 22, 2004 Thank you survivors... i have had the most difficult time trying to find the right co-pilot of this ship. it scares me to move and i don't want to do more harm than good. i don't disagree with a one o'ya. in fact i thank you for your wonderful validation...i think i will keep my ear to the ground and do some interviewing before i make the big move thank you all. Only two more days until i see the onco for verification or denial..........wish me well, please... Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Cindi, I'm just wondering why your internist has to be involved in this at all. I usually am "captain of the ship" once someone has been dx with cancer, including the follow-up after completion of treatment. Couldn't you just have your oncologist take things over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Don't y'all just LOVE having Dr. Joe as one of our newest adopted family members?! Cindy - here's hoping you get to the bottom of things - and it's good news - in very short order. Be sure to let us know! Praying for us all, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.