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Peggy · 07-23-2006, 07:53 PM

Chelee,

I agree with all the advice given, but thought I'd just reframe it a bit. While you are being assertive and seeking the best treatment, you might also think about the amount of energy you are using being angry and upset with the system you are in. That energy is desperately needed by your body right now to fight the cancer and heal itself. Do what your need to do, insist on what you need...but at the end of each day...let it go. Don't waste your precious energy. I also have Stage III (only c instead of a) and certainly understand your concern...but, while everything you want is reasonable and to be expected and you have every right to insist on proper treatment both as a person and as a cancer patient...you must take charge of yourself....even if everyone is not telling you everthing they should, you can still find an area of calm within yourself from which to draw strength. This might be the best approach for you right now.....These are just thoughts. There is a lot of research on how much we have within ourselves that will lead to healing. Draw on those resources too. Anger and frustration have a place in our journey but should not dictate the journey.

Peggy

07-23-2006, 07:53 PM	#20
Peggy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: East Texas Posts: 40	Chelee, I agree with all the advice given, but thought I'd just reframe it a bit. While you are being assertive and seeking the best treatment, you might also think about the amount of energy you are using being angry and upset with the system you are in. That energy is desperately needed by your body right now to fight the cancer and heal itself. Do what your need to do, insist on what you need...but at the end of each day...let it go. Don't waste your precious energy. I also have Stage III (only c instead of a) and certainly understand your concern...but, while everything you want is reasonable and to be expected and you have every right to insist on proper treatment both as a person and as a cancer patient...you must take charge of yourself....even if everyone is not telling you everthing they should, you can still find an area of calm within yourself from which to draw strength. This might be the best approach for you right now.....These are just thoughts. There is a lot of research on how much we have within ourselves that will lead to healing. Draw on those resources too. Anger and frustration have a place in our journey but should not dictate the journey. Peggy __________________ Stage IIIC Diagnosed 5/05 FEC100 x4, Taxotere/Xeloda X4 (both with Herceptin) Mastectomy, Rads x33 Herceptin X 9 3 Years NED!