Community Chat

[Lucky Charm]

Vivian, you are a dear friend to worry about her and in your mind it's not easy to dismiss what her first oncologist advised against.

I would be the same way as you and not have the 'oh well' attitude.

I don't look at your position as too involved. You care.

[GCR18]

I agree with the others. Say nothing, it's your friends decision. You stated your opinion.

[JamicaJammer]

I'd definitely ask her if she's gotten a 2nd opinion from an oncologist in that new town.

I was having 'spells' when we were on MASSIVE, MEGA doses of fertility meds, and I should have gone to my fertility specialist, but didn't think to. Instead, I went to my GP, who sent me to a neurologist, who had a MRI or CAT scan run. She tried to prescribe some anti-seizure meds, even knowing full well we were in the middle of a fertility treatment cycle, etc.

Thank God my dh was a pharmacist who KNEW those meds would almost guarantee severe birth defects, if not miscarriage. I went back to her with that info, and she brushed me off, saying she had lots of pregnant patients take it, etc.

[occasionalrain]

I can understand your concern for your friend. You want what's best for her but maybe her illness is making her life miserable and she's willing to take the chance. There is nothing more for you to say, she's made her decision.

[chrystaltree]

It's her body and she will decide what she wants to do with it. If you don't want to jeopardize your friendship, say no more. Her health choices are really none of your business

[chrystaltree]

It's her body and she will decide what she wants to do with it. If you don't want to jeopardize your friendship, say no more. Her health choices are really none of your business.