Posted by clive on 11/4/2015, 10:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Catheters"

Hi Rich, Just to give you a bit of background. I'm 77 yrs,. old and I'm no stranger to cancer . I had lymph gland cancer 6 yrs. ago and chemo. was successful. I had an interview with an oncologist yesterday (not my usual man). I waited patiently while he studied my history on his computer. It should have been clear to him why I had turned it down as I had discussed paruresis with my Clinical Nurse, who is part of their team, several weeks ago. I'm not sure I convinced her how serious the phobia is. She didn't suggest catheters and I didn't think about asking as I didn't know about you guys at that time. Anyway back to yesterday's oncologist. He opened up with, "I can't believe you've turned down a life saving therapy". Again I tried to explain the reasons and although my best efforts still left him dubious, he said he would contact the doctor in charge of radiotherapy. So I'm waiting for another appointment. That's the story so far. I'll keep you posted. Clive.

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