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Cesca, hospice is for people who do not want to continue treatment and want to instead focus on comfort and quality of life, and perhaps even start preparing for death. Chemo would not fit into that - it is treatment, and it has many side effects that cause discomfort (to say the least). It is not just a service to choose, it is also a philosophy or way of life, in a sense. Yes, people who want to pursue treatment until the end but want or need additional help with pain control and comfort, are appropriate for palliative care services.
Hospice can be for people who wants treatment; especially, palliative treatment, such as chemo or RT to shrink tumor for more comfort. I agree with you about it is "philosophy, or way of life". Why not focusing cure (treatment) and at the same time, having quality of life? Problem with palliative care is it is still a new concept, and insurance does not pay well. I know some hospice that also provide "palliative care" but I don't know why they bill.
I was approached by the outgoing 2nd-in-command and director of the young adult program at one of the country's top 5 cancer centers asking me to consider joining the team. Unofficially met with most of the staff this weekend at a conference and have my formal interview next week. I'd be the first survivor ever to be on staff and would be a part of a restructuring focused on making this program the best of it's kind in the country (which is very possible given the resources I would have access to).
Would appreciate some good thoughts, candles lit, prayers - whatever you fancy. It's the dream job I never would have known I wanted to have... and it's what finally is pushing me over the edge to get my (much belated because I'm afraid) scan.
I've never been courted for a job before, and certainly never dreamed I'd be able to find a job at this stage in my career where my cancer history was a BENEFIT and not a risk. It's been a very emotional weekend to say the least!
I was approached by the outgoing 2nd-in-command and director of the young adult program at one of the country's top 5 cancer centers asking me to consider joining the team. Unofficially met with most of the staff this weekend at a conference and have my formal interview next week. I'd be the first survivor ever to be on staff and would be a part of a restructuring focused on making this program the best of it's kind in the country (which is very possible given the resources I would have access to).
Would appreciate some good thoughts, candles lit, prayers - whatever you fancy. It's the dream job I never would have known I wanted to have... and it's what finally is pushing me over the edge to get my (much belated because I'm afraid) scan.
I've never been courted for a job before, and certainly never dreamed I'd be able to find a job at this stage in my career where my cancer history was a BENEFIT and not a risk. It's been a very emotional weekend to say the least!
What do we often say: everything happens for a reason...Good luck with the interview: I am sure you will be a perfect candidate. Keep us posted.
I was approached by the outgoing 2nd-in-command and director of the young adult program at one of the country's top 5 cancer centers asking me to consider joining the team. Unofficially met with most of the staff this weekend at a conference and have my formal interview next week. I'd be the first survivor ever to be on staff and would be a part of a restructuring focused on making this program the best of it's kind in the country (which is very possible given the resources I would have access to).
Would appreciate some good thoughts, candles lit, prayers - whatever you fancy. It's the dream job I never would have known I wanted to have... and it's what finally is pushing me over the edge to get my (much belated because I'm afraid) scan.
I've never been courted for a job before, and certainly never dreamed I'd be able to find a job at this stage in my career where my cancer history was a BENEFIT and not a risk. It's been a very emotional weekend to say the least!
...one door closes...Good thoughts going out to you.
I was approached by the outgoing 2nd-in-command and director of the young adult program at one of the country's top 5 cancer centers asking me to consider joining the team. Unofficially met with most of the staff this weekend at a conference and have my formal interview next week. I'd be the first survivor ever to be on staff and would be a part of a restructuring focused on making this program the best of it's kind in the country (which is very possible given the resources I would have access to).
Would appreciate some good thoughts, candles lit, prayers - whatever you fancy. It's the dream job I never would have known I wanted to have... and it's what finally is pushing me over the edge to get my (much belated because I'm afraid) scan.
I've never been courted for a job before, and certainly never dreamed I'd be able to find a job at this stage in my career where my cancer history was a BENEFIT and not a risk. It's been a very emotional weekend to say the least!
A family friend was recently diagnosed with stage III melanoma. They performed many surgeries, thought they had gotten all of the cancer and put him on chemo for the next year. Well, they just found a tumor in his brain. They are now going to the neurosurgeon to discuss options, if any. From what I understand, this restages him to IV. Everything I read says this is probably the worst thing that can happen besides a met to the liver. Median life expectancy is only a few months for patients with brain mets. I feel absolutely terrible for him. We were hoping he'd go on a cruise with us after, you know, his cancer was in remission to celebrate. Now we have no idea if he will even live to Christmas, let alone next summer. I'm a practical person. Though I'd like to believe there is some miracle out there, the facts are he is no spring chicken and has never been the perfect picture of health. I'm just devastated to hear this.
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