My medical oncologist, Dr. Mo on my last day of chemo treatment. Note that I was sure to include the word treatment after last day of chemo. The affects will be around for awhile. I have heard that it takes up to a year after treatment to return to your "normal" self, but since I was never quite "normal" prior to chemo we'll see how I do! ;0)
My doctor was fantastic, no, he was phenomenal. I've never had an oncologist before so I don't necessarily have anyone else to compare him to but I can tell you that if given a choice, I wouldn't have chose anyone else. Prayerfully I will never have to, but if asked by someone I love, I would recommend him in a heartbeat, as if my life depended upon him.
It startling to think that a doctor, especially in this particular field, holds the course and possibly the length and quality of your life within his hands and his mind. I immediately felt comfortable with Dr. Mo and as my treatment progressed and I saw him more often I simply kept liking him and completely trusting him more and more. When faced with the possibility of chemotherapy treatment, which wasn't originally in the plan, I asked him what he would recommend if I were his mother, sister, etc. Without hesitation he confidently replied that if I were his loved one he would highly recommend the chemotherapy. Throughout the course of chemo, as if i were an individual, not merely a patient and as if he truly cared about my outcome, more than just my diagnosis.
I am ever grateful to him for the care he has provided and continues to provide to me. I hope that he never loses his compassion and genuineness and he continue to give his patients hope and respect, as well as healing.
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