 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Some listen, so I never give up trying. After I question a smoking patient if the "want" to stop, I give them the resources and reasons to help them stop.
About 2 weeks ago a young man, who happens to be the son and brother of two of my employees, came in smiling to have me check his cheeks. I had been after him for about a year to stop chewing and he finally did. He had been watching the corrugated look of his tissues changing back to a normal, healthy pink color and he was very proud of himself.
I have to say, this is one of the most rewarding things that can happen to me.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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