The Clown Car (Cancerventures)
“The Clown Car”
Cancer treatment is overwhelming. I call it “the Clown Car,” not to disparage the medical community, but to highlight just how many people we run into, as we go through the testing, the procedures, the surgeries, and the treatments we undergo.
It’s overwhelming.
But we are not alone. The Most High is with us.
“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.”
Isaiah 43:2
“…The clown car players you may encounter…
Every person’s situation is unique, but here’s a basic list of people you may run into, diagnosis on.
General Physician
Imaging, ultrasound, and biopsy crew (including technicians and breast nurse navigators)
Surgeon(s)- depending on how extensive your surgery situation may be
Oncology (Since I don’t know the chemo drill here, I’d probably guess it’s an environment of nurses, persons in charge of scheduling, and more specialized chemo people).
Radiology
Gynecological Oncology
Physical Therapy (Including treatment of Lymphedema)
Dietician
Clinical Trials Specialist (s)
And you may also encounter…
A seemingly, never ending, slew of receptionists, nurses, and personal assistants, depending upon your diagnosis and treatment plan
Social Worker
Clinic Chaplain…
(“Cancerventures: Tales of a Diagnosed Woman” Book Excerpt)
