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Old Jun 27, 2022, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed View Post
Still though should a pdoc be telling their patient they have cancer? Or any medical condition that they themselves are not qualified to diagnose? This is the same guy who switched me to another benzo after I told him I was completely out of control with the last one.

If it were a case where you were having symptoms but not already getting medical care, I could see him saying something like, "There's a chance it could be leukemia, so you should be checked out." (or at least that it could be something serious). But because you're already getting treatment for it, he really shouldn't mention random things. Yes, he does have a medical degree, but I doubt he has training in oncology. So I agree it's irresponsible--plus, maybe it could scare you needlessly.
Thanks for this!
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