I am a facial plastic surgeon and a cancer survivor of Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. I took care of my wife after she developed metastatic breast cancer and became a full-time caregiver, quitting my practice which was in Beverly Hills 90210. She passed away over 3 y...
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Maria Gifford
Wednesday, January 09, 2008 at 01:57 PM
Hello, Alvin. Welcome to our community. I'm glad you've found us.
Thank you for letting us know about your book - it's sounds to be an important read. There's much to learn from the personal side of medical care - what healthcare providers feel and how they, too, are affected by all they see and hear and struggle with right along side their patients.
I'm sorry to hear that you lost your wife to breast cancer. How great that you adjusted your life to support and care for her as you did.
Please see:
Breast Cancer Husbands and Partners
http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-husbands.html
There are many men like you in our community. I hope you find it helpful to connect with them through all they've shared and the support they offer.
Write again soon. I bet there's much more to learn from you.
Best,
Maria
Hello, Alvin. Welcome to our community. I'm glad you've found us.
Thank you for letting us know about your book - it's sounds to be an important read. There's much to learn from the personal side of medical care - what healthcare providers feel and how they, too, are affected by all they see and hear and struggle with right along side their patients.
I'm sorry to hear that you lost your wife to breast cancer. How great that you adjusted your life to support and care for her as you did.
Please see:
Breast Cancer Husbands and Partners
http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-husbands.html
There are many men like you in our community. I hope you find it helpful to connect with them through all they've shared and the support they offer.
Write again soon. I bet there's much more to learn from you.
Best,
Maria