STEAM ROOM FOR ANGER

ctmbsikia...Thank you for the link. I have never heard of that website but have now subscribed to it, there are so many wonderful articles on it! I am going to spend a lot of time looking through the entire site. My family is fully vaccinated and I am relieved we are and incredibly grateful for the scientists that were able to get us this vaccine and get it so quickly to us. To those still suffering---I am so sorry and I do hope that they recover soon.

this all started because someone is unable to see relatives due to vaccination status.
I don't really care what reason people have for not getting vaccinated or if it's legit or not.

I just think the other people around them have their autonomy to consider too & I think fine - if someone doesn't want the vax for whatever reason, then they can't get their knickers in a knot for being excluded from certain activities - like family reunions, weddings etc. Being double vax'd is just part of the price of admission to see me. People don't want to pay - well too bad.

It's hard when it's another relative essentially holding an elder hostage in their house by refusing to get vax'd. Families are just hard, aren't they.

LW422 thank you. I simply wish to gain a better understanding. A discussion. In no way did I find my posts today as arguing. I’m sorry if you did and thatyou are having a rough go of chemo. Hang in there. Thanks for your reply.

Hi all

Did not mean to change the topic but I’m mad today

Need to get some stuff out of my chest

I do not need rudeness but like to be treated with kindness from the professionals

Today went hit 4 th radiation and they put me on different machine started all over again with X-rays

It was suppose to be 10 to 15 minutes took them 40 minutes I have rotator cuff issues in my shoulder and one had to keep the arm in a special position and the other techs know that I can not keep my arm up too long.

I already went through this 30minute session on my first treatment in a different room 4 days ago ,

When I asked why they had to do this again( I was told only the first visit of treatment they take extra time to position me correctly not including mapping visit)

The tech was mean. She said “ well do you want treatment or not?” In a angry tone Never really explained why she was taking so long.

The hell I have cancer obviously I want the treatment

I feel like she did not care about her patients. Why would professional go in to field that they do not know how to care. I’m scared. I do not want to be over or under treated with radiation. So I did not complain.

Sorry folks. May be wasting your time but feel better from ranting,

Warrior73...You are absolutely not wasting our time! We are here to support each other. The way you were treated was awful! Please consider filing a complaint. She was mean and unprofessional and should be called out on her nasty behavior. You could always talk to your RO about it if you aren't comfortable calling the center and talking to the practice manager. I am very sorry you were treated so poorly. You deserve to be treated with kindness and respect at all times. I dare say that witch wouldn't appreciate someone treating her or her loved ones with such anger and disrespect.

Sending you a lot of gentle hugs. Vent away anytime...that is what this part of the internet is for.

Definitely uncalled for.. Doctor needs to be made aware and office manager what is going on. I am sure they would not approve of patients being treated that way.

warrior. Radiation treatment was brutal for me and the exact reason I joined this forum. I had to be re mapped from the breath hold method to prone. I knew the day I met my RO there was a logistical issue as the hospital has one machine for treating many patients of all sorts of cancer. Almost to the point I felt the techs were being overworked. Lots of screw ups with appointment times and lots of waiting. One time the the tech put the plate on the wrong side of the table. I could go on but in the end I feel I was not treated great but it got done. They were as professional as they could be under immense pressure. Radiation sucked for me most of time I was there. Hope you get thru ok. Vent anytime.

Warrior, I'm so sorry you had that experience with the tech. I can't imagine going through that experience and hope you report this person even if you are hesitant as it could mean that you could spare another breast cancer patient from having to have your experience with a tech.

And that is my fing rant.

Warrior73; I'm sorry you had a shitty experience. I do believe alot of times people are not scheduled properly ( as I find in my work) and it's rush, rush, rush. Hear the sound of money.

Warrior73 - that comment from the nurse was completely unacceptable, and I'm so sorry you were treated that way. I would definitely make a complaint - it sounds like she was frustrated, herself, but it's inexcusable for her to take it out on you.

mistyeyes - I was just curious, so it probably started from real world experience

https://eye.keckmedicine.org/measles-and-the-eye/

WHO International says about 100,000 children go blind from measles every year. Who knew? (No pun intended)

My sister and I had measles in our eyes when we were kids. It was horrible. Not only painful, but it caused extreme light sensitivity. We had to wear dark sunglasses everywhere for months. I still remember watching our old black and white television from twenty feet away with them on. Couldn't see a damn thing.

My mom was terrified that one of us would lose our vision. One of the few times I ever saw her truly afraid.

Warrior - I am sorry that you were badly/rudely treated. The tech should have explained why images were needed, probably each machine has to be calibrated. Even if the tech was having a bad day, she could have given you an explanation. You should talk to a nurse navigator about this. My R-arm was so swollen with lymphedema, it had to be supported for the beam to get the R-axilla. Even then it was very uncomfortable, and I dreaded the days imagaing made the treatment longer. The techs were very patient and explained that calibrating was important since I, the tumor etc is not in the exact same position each time. I hope future treatments go better for you and that your questions are answered rather than snapped at. Hugs

Doing the happy dance for yuo Rain, aside from teh waiting part. Well, not really a dance, too damn hot for that. Just waving hello as I stick the garden hose in my pants.

Ha ha ha, Runor!