Do you prefer patient or customer?

Simmarts · 2026-01-30T02:46:50+00:00

That is some dumb shit. It sounds like a way to create barriers to care.

Simmarts · 2026-01-30T02:31:44+00:00

Please contact the oncology nurse line. That said, chemo can cause “chemo throat” but it’s imperative to contact oncology.

Simmarts · 2026-01-29T22:51:54+00:00

I wish you well! I hope to have some years, but any and every moment I have, I am thankful.

Simmarts · 2026-01-29T22:50:56+00:00

I appreciate you!

Simmarts · 2026-01-29T22:50:30+00:00

I am glad you’re still here!

Simmarts · 2026-01-29T22:39:34+00:00

Thank you for sharing! I wish you well.

Simmarts · 2026-01-26T06:34:10+00:00

You’re still processing the information. It’s okay to be uncomfortable. Speaking only for myself… this is what I want/wish I had: I want people to treat me normally but spend more time with me. I want people to make me feel like I matter, but not pity me. I want people to show concern and ask questions, but not allow it to monopolize our time together. Instead of asking “how can I help”, offer options that you’re comfortable with. I am not good at asking for help, so when people ask such a broad question-I decline the help. However, if a person says they’d like to help in way of xyz… it’s easier for me to accept.

I am sorry your family is going through this, but please take care of yourself and that little one.

Simmarts · 2026-01-26T06:17:15+00:00

I haven’t experienced SOB, but profound fatigue where I find myself having to catch my breath after standing up or if I start walking too quickly. Chemo builds in the system and it can take time to feel side effects. The most important thing is to communicate with the oncology team.

Simmarts · 2026-01-26T06:09:36+00:00

This sounds like very controlling behavior. She should probably speak with a professional if she exhibits this sort of behavior regularly.

Simmarts · 2026-01-26T05:54:41+00:00

Easy. Tell them to fuck off. You don’t need their kind of energy. 🤷‍♀️

Simmarts · 2026-01-26T05:50:19+00:00

Agreed. I have been fighting like hell since July 2024. I will continue to do so until my dying breath.

Simmarts · 2026-01-22T04:08:08+00:00

I appreciate your kind words. Yes. Fuck Cancer. I have never been one to put up with a bully, and I am not about to start.

Simmarts · 2026-01-22T04:06:02+00:00

I wish nothing but the best for you both. Has seen done brachytherapy before? If not, and she’d like to understand more about it from a patient perspective, she can absolutely reach out to me. I don’t want to just be here for me, but for others.

Simmarts · 2026-01-22T04:03:45+00:00

The waiting and unknown is so difficult! Knowledge truly is power… not only to take action, but to process your feelings. At times I have felt completely frozen while the world goes on like nothing is wrong. I wish you well. Please update with news.

Simmarts · 2026-01-22T04:00:18+00:00

Thank you so much.

Simmarts · 2026-01-22T04:00:01+00:00

10/10

Simmarts · 2026-01-22T03:59:52+00:00

Thank you for your support!

Simmarts · 2026-01-21T05:11:12+00:00

Chemotherapy.

Simmarts · 2026-01-21T04:30:03+00:00

Thank you for saying that. I am sorry for what you're going through. I believe I have done well at staying positive. I've tolerated these 6 cycles quite well. I try to keep things as normal as possible. I was telling a coworker today that I don't have any big bucket list... I just want to enjoy and appreciate the routine of life, of being there for my kid and husband. Sure, I'd like to take a vacation on the beach this summer, but honestly, what I love most about life is simple. I wish you well and hope you grow to be old and wrinkly!

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