Keith Sansum1
- Location: london
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Today a friend of mine was informed that his niece who had been informed she had cancer and only 2 months to live, the family preparing for the worst.
Today was informed that an error had been made, and in fact she didnt have cancer at all.
upon further questioning they stated they do have a 1% error margin, and unfortunatly(or fortunatly)she was in that 1%.
the family and this girl must be relieved but deary me what an error
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Guest 643- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Oh Keith that is awful ...... even though it's good too. I can't imagine how someone must feel with two such contrasting news in one day - it doesn't bear thinking about. So glad the outcome was a happy one though.
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Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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I can't begin to imagine how the poor woman must be feeling, I am glad she is ok but as you say, what an error to have made. How do you begin to process that in your head, not to mention her poor family?
Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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What wonderful news!!!!!
If they were organising a whistle-stop tour of all the points of interest around the world they can now all take turns at being the photographer.
Cancer or no cancer should the number 73 bus have your name on it there is little anyone can do.
Each night of sleep is a little-death.
Imagine discovering that you had erred in picking your Euro-Lottery numbers;picking 23 instead of your usual 32 and then finding that now you had all the right numbers and have won the jack-pot.
Be grateful what what you have.
Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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thanks tom
im sure others will understand
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Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
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Tom, you certainly have a weird sense of humour.
What that poor girl and her family went through I would not wish on anyone unless they were a deadly enemy.
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Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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I made no attempt at humour.
It is quite wrong to feel for oneself. What we have here is a virtual rebirth.
What does it matter what hardship one endures as long as one comes through and lives on?
To my mind, to dwell upon the shadow cast when it is now dispelled instead of savouring the light renewed is daft.
There must be many, many occasions when people have a close shave and are thereafter more fully appreciative of the one life that is their lot.
Enjoy each day, dear niece of Keith's friend.
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Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Actually, I agree with Tom.
Scary to start with - the first news, but it is a reprieve from a death sentence - live life to the full, don't dwell on what might have been.
Jean's had a few close calls with her kidney failure, but has bounced back and pleased she has done. Kidney transplant operations are 96% successful - Jean was in the 4%.
Roger
Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
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Sorry Tom it must be the way I read your post.
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Jan: I read Tom's post the same way. I am glad to hear that poor girl did not have some life changing treatment in consequence of her misdiagnosis such as a hysterectomy for example.
Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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Yes indeed Diana, had there been an opportunity for, or an attempt at, treatment the fact of the misdiagnosis could have had horrific and ongoing consequences. I did not ponder the possible ramifications as Keith was good enough to relate the good news also.
I hope that she and the whole family can put this whole thing behind them. A terrible shock, yes, but a wonderful sense of relief too and had some get-together been planned I hope it goes ahead. Time for a big family-hug before lives are put back on track.
I apologise if my form of words caused the least upset.
All the best too to Roger and Jean. That 4% is spread nation-wide. I have a friend who has survived membership of that particular 'club'.
Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing.