Tag Archives: chronic

talking to doctors

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

I went to see a different primary care doctor yesterday than my usual. I was prepared to give him my cancer elevator speech, but he came in, said, “Hi, I’m Dr. So and So. I just reviewed your medical history … Continue reading →

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third opinions

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

Getting this third opinion yesterday was a bit like being diagnosed all over again. Except this time I knew what was coming, and I knew the lingo, and I don’t feel quite as sick as I did… but none of … Continue reading →

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second opinions

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

It was a little scary but strangely refreshing yesterday to find myself at a different medical center in a different part of the city. In a year and a half I haven’t yet sought any second opinions. Now, with the … Continue reading →

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the (other) cure

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

In my effort to be a well-informed patient, I (and my sister) decided to watch the documentary Burzynski, about a doctor who apparently cures cancer. I have received lots and lots of emails about this particular alternative cure, so I … Continue reading →

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paying for it

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

Next week I turn 26, which is the magical age by which our legislators have decided that we must start paying for our own health insurance. Also, I think maybe I can rent a car without paying for extra insurance. … Continue reading →

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