Diane,
Unfortunately, this isn't the first time I've heard this sort of story. I think doctors walk a fine line on what to communicate on these difficult cases. But it would have been so much kinder to get this woman some help while she was being given the devastating diagnosis. She had no tools, no hope, and felt totally alone. Fortunately, she found the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance who referred her to me. Imagine how many never call. Also, I would always get a 2nd opinion, especially with bad news. Maybe a different doc will have a different idea about her case. After all, she has nothing to lose.
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Diane,
April 12, 2009 - 9:54pmUnfortunately, this isn't the first time I've heard this sort of story. I think doctors walk a fine line on what to communicate on these difficult cases. But it would have been so much kinder to get this woman some help while she was being given the devastating diagnosis. She had no tools, no hope, and felt totally alone. Fortunately, she found the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance who referred her to me. Imagine how many never call. Also, I would always get a 2nd opinion, especially with bad news. Maybe a different doc will have a different idea about her case. After all, she has nothing to lose.
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