“I think anybody with a new diagnosis generally has five questions,” he said. “What do I have? Why do I have it? Is anybody in my family at risk of getting it? Is it a risk to the length or quality of my life? And please answer that question first.” Dr. Barnes explained th...
She then asked tersely if I had any questions. My mind was filled with silence, so I shook my head and declined. As she dismissed us, I went to an empty examination room alone and sat down, allowing the tears to come. A few minutes later, I saw her gingerly approach her assistant,...
At the end of his exposition Prof Walton invited questions. I raised my hand. ‘Professor, we are very junior trainees who have only a few months of experience but on-call we are invited to see acute patients and offer short term psychotherapy if appropriate. They often have massive thick...
Yesterday I met with my Medical Oncologist, to go over what I had hoped was a treatment plan for chemo. Turns out I’m a bit of a medical weirdo. One tumor is HER2- and one is HER2+. Both are in my left boob. My Med. Oncol. is meeting with heads of pathology and radiology to...
so to speak. one way to look at the concept of debate in medicine is to consider the scientific method. the steps of this method are rooted in how we scientifically observe and answer questions about our world. this is something most of us began to learn and apply in elementary school. ...
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Stick to official cancer research websites and books recommended by people who are in the know.' And she advises: 'Don't be afraid to ask questions. If you're feeling paranoid or worried, ask an expert. My heart would pound so quickly during my treatment it kept me awake at night. I...
The information they demand often goes beyond the characteristics of the disease itself, also concerning whether they will be able to maintain the current lifestyle and routines. The specialists should explain the situation accurately to their patients and help them voice their questions and worries,...
The information they demand often goes beyond the characteristics of the disease itself, also concerning whether they will be able to maintain the current lifestyle and routines. The specialists should explain the situation accurately to their patients and help them voice their questions and worries,...
The research questions that motivated the meta-synthesis were: what are bereaved family caregivers’ experiences of going through EOL with a loved one, and how does the EOL experience contribute to a good or bad death? The results highlight that interpretation of death of a loved one included ...