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Today I saw a one of our ER doctor's in the hallway that I have become friends with and he asked me why I was at work. I asked him what he thought I should be doing and he asked me if I ever saw the movie The Bucket List. I looked at him and said I wasn't going to die. He basically told me I was. It was a little disconcerting. So when I met with the surgeon today I asked him if I was going to die.Basically he told me that I wasn't going to die anytime soon but my chances of making it much past five to ten years was slim. I am still processing that. From the time this all started I never thought I was going to die and I still don't think I will. I keep telling everyone I am a tough old broad so I guess it is time to prove it. I meet with my oncologist on Wednesday and then I should start Chemo on Thursday or Friday.
Dear Kris,
ReplyDeleteI think it is VERY presumptious of anyone, be they doctor or not, to say you are going to die within any set time. We all WILL die - we can't escape that, but the time or place isn't up to us or anyone else.
Let me tell you about your Dad: He had gone to his first visit with the oncologist alone, at HIS own request. When he got home, Kim and I were sitting on the couch in the living room. (Kim had been on a short visit). When he came in, your Dad blurted out that he had cancer which brought all 3 of us to tears. Then he went on, saying he had asked the doctor if he was going to die. The doctor asked him if he drove to the appointment, to which your Dad replied "Yes."
Then the doctor said "Be careful driving home - there are a lot of fools out on the road. It put everything in perspective for us.
Just keep doing the best you can - no one can do better than their best. Love, Jessie