How do I get doctors to take my cancer concerns seriously?
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7 days ago#2 sorry so long of story.. I was having many premonition's that I had Melanoma and or cancer. And I couldn't afford insurance as my income would come and go. So I used government Healthcare, (sliding scale fee.) I felt that I was being treated like a hypochondriac! I have asthma too. And felt like I had arthritis but it was borderline. Well it came to a head that I was in so much pain that I went to local hospital and said my back hurts but I think it is an organ.. (I have had x-rays many times before). The doctor listened to me, but i still felt that nurses were just treating me like a drug addict, but I never have really had narcotics before. So 1st CT scan...
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7 days agoIt's unfortunately common for patients to face dismissive attitudes when seeking medical care, especially when dealing with pain or concerns that aren't immediately visible. Advocating for yourself by clearly describing symptoms, bringing a list of concerns to appointments, and asking for explanations when tests are ordered can help ensure your voice is heard. Many community members have found success by requesting to have concerns documented in their medical records and seeking second opinions when needed.
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