You do not sound bossy, but rather Knowledgeable.
My first DR. wants me to go to Gainsville 250 miles north. (Fla. St.) To do what you say, get the right opinion. Since the first biopsy 8 mos. ago was negative, I sense he does not trust the place here. It's called Palm Beach County Labs or something.
I live 60 miles N of Miami on the east coast. My DR. wanted me to go to Gainsville just to make sure I would get the treatment best suited.
But here's the stickler...I have no insurance and no money.I think thats why the DR my DR sent me to did not do the biopsy ,but told me I had cancer.
The Dr that DR#2 sent me to schedualed me for 4-6-07. They called yesterday, as they had an opening. I explained they would have to bill me the $225.00 consultaion fee, she said she had to talk to the office manager, and would call right back. SHE NEVER CALLED.
I REALLY AM CONSIDERIUNG TO JUST LET IT TAKE ITS COURSE. AS MY WORLD WAS FALLING APART B4 THIS. I just filed for bankrupcy, have been sober over 100 day by the grace of GOD and AA. AND I WILL DIE SOBER. I RAISED THREE GREAT KIDS, AND THEY ARE ON THEIR OWN. MY MAIN CONCERN RIGHT NOW IS FOR MY WIFE. I NEED TO SELL MY THREE PROPERTIES AND GET HER IN A SMALLER HOUSE. Then I can worry about this cancer. I'm not having a pitty party here. I lived a great life, and I do not fear dying. As no one should. We're all going there. Frankly I find these treatments horrifying.
You are a very strong people. And you all have the same bonding as people in ALCOHOLICS ANONAMOUS do.
I'm to proud to beg.
I've always been "comfortable" in life. But this last year everything went wrong. I did not think I could handle it. And now this cancer.
It is indeed a DOG EAT DOG world. And as they say in the dairy business NO MONEY, NO MILK!
Thanks for helping. I'm not giving up yet, but my boats sinking and the sun is setting, and there are SHARKS IN THE WATER!
Thanks for Caring, PeteyB