phenomenal wrote:
It's one of those things where if someone really thinks what they'd do in your shoes, maybe they realize they don't consider themselves so brave, but then to see someone else doing it can be life-changing.
Dr. Death's policy certainly protects him doesn't it? If he's right, well he said so. If he's wrong everyone is thrilled. Whereas if he gives a good prognosis and he's wrong...
Anyway, thanks for sharing and I hope your running and your life go well.
Oh. I totally get why he does what he does. He's a super-sharp guy. You don't get to be a research fellow at a major cancer institute by being stupid. I just feel, at times, like science has lost its soul. Sure, taking this tact will protect him, but, what I have is largely a pediatric disease. You tell parents and kids this (unlike stubborn, argumentative adults such as myself) and they won't question and may never have a chance. I think if most people hear a doctor say, "Put your affairs in order." they truly believe them. I accept their insights as being valid, but, also recognize science is a limited and imperfect thing. I'll take my chances with unapproved methods (out of sheer determination) but still keep an ear open to what they say.
I know it's off track, but, I prayed, "God if you want me to believe in miracles, here's your chance." We'll see how that one works out. Still waiting to have an answer. According to Dr. Death I should have been dead a year ago. On my second visit to see him (after postponing chemo to try some alternative stuff) he said he was "surprised I was still alive" and my actions were "boneheaded". Those are literal, exact words. I'm not kidding.