Last year my best friend got diagnosed with cancer, and his VA docs let him sit 3 months between appointments. By the time they offered a treatment plan, he had become terminal, almost a year in. He died last June. It’s really quietly horrifying to see it play out in real-time.
But on the bright side, the insurance company probably saved a lot of money. And as you know, line going up is more important than quality of life going up or even staying alive. /s
I’m sorry about your friend, nobody deserves that.
My dad got cancer, he was triaged into a special unit right away where they triangulate radiation on a tiny spot in the brain, he got a room to himself for a while, then a chemo regime and limited but helpful home support, and when all that excellent and responsive care didn’t pan out he got hospice that was thoughtful and caring.
Last year my best friend got diagnosed with cancer, and his VA docs let him sit 3 months between appointments. By the time they offered a treatment plan, he had become terminal, almost a year in. He died last June. It’s really quietly horrifying to see it play out in real-time.
That’s heartbreaking. I’m so sorry for your loss.
But on the bright side, the insurance company probably saved a lot of money. And as you know, line going up is more important than quality of life going up or even staying alive. /s
I’m sorry about your friend, nobody deserves that.
He said VA. No insurance there.
My ex got diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and was cured in a few months. Canadian, here.
My dad got cancer, he was triaged into a special unit right away where they triangulate radiation on a tiny spot in the brain, he got a room to himself for a while, then a chemo regime and limited but helpful home support, and when all that excellent and responsive care didn’t pan out he got hospice that was thoughtful and caring.
No waits. The triage is strong in Canada.