Part 3: Confirm a diagnosis
After seeing the doctor in the emergency department, an appointment was made for me to see a specialist doctor (Consultant) at my local hospital. I needed to see him to confirm a diagnosis and plan my care. I waited two weeks for this appointment. When…
Part 2: Reflecting on bad news
As I sit at home reflecting on the bad news I have been given I feel a little embarrassed. Even with my experience and knowledge, I had simply taken what this doctor had told me as fact; without question. The truth is, that when our…
Receiving bad news about cancer
Part 1: You have lesions in your lungs So, how did I end up receiving a bad news about cancer? Well, after a testing day of cycling, I ended up in the Emergency Department (ED) with a suspected broken back. What happened? I cycled through…