tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16899684.post114171398517166817..comments2023-09-23T00:37:29.396-07:00Comments on Mom's Cancer Blog: RedToeNail.orgBrian Fieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16347700145666751363noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16899684.post-1142522759838628042006-03-16T07:25:00.000-08:002006-03-16T07:25:00.000-08:00Lynne, you're welcome. Elmdcl, I hardly know where...Lynne, you're welcome. Elmdcl, I hardly know where to begin. I'm not a medical expert and can only point you toward the Internet for information about your lymphoma. Try to sort out good information from garbage; I recommend sticking to sites from reputable organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Johns Hopkins University, etc. <BR/><BR/>If you feel you're not getting the right attention or respect you deserve at your current medical center, certainly look for alternatives. One thing we learned quickly with my mother's illness is the need to be aggressive and assertive. No one is going to look out for you except YOU. If you have a primary care physician, maybe you could have a heart-to-heart talk with them about your concerns and see what he or she says. Depending on where you live, there is probably a cancer support or survivors group around, and those people would probably be your best source of information about who provides good care and services.<BR/><BR/>I do understand the frustration of dealing with medical people who don't seem to be focusing on your needs or taking your problems seriously. That happens a lot. All I can say is that when you find one that does, it's worth the effort. Take charge.Brian Fieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347700145666751363noreply@blogger.com