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I am 48 years old (yes that's old compared to some of you).
I have worked in nursing and/or healthcare management positions for 24 years. Primarily OB, Neonatal, Mental Health, Occupational Health and Geriatrics. In Jan 2008 I started my own business to board horses and do equine/human education. I am also a certified dog trainer.
I've been around the block so to speak and seem to be always helping others. I've been told that the reason people seek me out for advice is that I am approachable and caring. But on the same token even though I consider the person's feelings. I tell it like I see it. I've dealt with people in trouble with the law, dysfunctional families such as those with abuse & marriage problems. Not to mention problems with employees and employers.
I don't ever claim to know it all, and always keep an open mind.
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about 3 months ago, i was diagnosed with leaukemia=[. the doctor told me that i am gonna die after my 8th month. is he allowed to tell me this? he just flat out said... " in about 8 months your gonna die ", he made me my mom my dad and my brother cry. so anyways.... can he tell me this... and can i like sue him for it?
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The physician is giving his opinion, because certainly no one knows for certain when you will die. It is unfortunate that it was said the way it was said, but yes he is allowed to give you his opinion. Some physicians--and lay people alike are not very good at breaking bad news. I for one never have felt right about estimating how long someone has to live. For one thing, it hardly ever holds true. In some cases, it will make that person mentally stronger and want to fight for their life, but in other cases it will make people give up. There are people everywhere who have fought against every kind of cancer imaginable and have won that battle. It would be good if you could prove your Dr wrong, even though you may not be able to win a law suite for an incorrect opinion.
Please check out this link:
http://www.stjude.org/
(Rating: 5) Thank you! Never listen to your first Dr. or your second one. If you know anybody who has cancer do anything you can to get them to call the Cancer treatment centers of America! I am alive and taking my life back up. I could've very easily been dead. I thank God every day that I am still alive. Thanks again! :)