Comments on: One Out Of Seven http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/ Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:01:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: res publica http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3367 res publica Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3367 I guess "I'm really sorry to hear that" is a pretty retarded understatement. I'll be thinking about you, and hoping for your continued strength and a speedy recovery. I guess “I’m really sorry to hear that” is a pretty retarded understatement. I’ll be thinking about you, and hoping for your continued strength and a speedy recovery.

]]> By: WookieMonster http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3368 WookieMonster Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3368 Shit Twisty, snuggle Bertie extra and don't let the patriarchy of the medical professionals get you down. Shit Twisty, snuggle Bertie extra and don’t let the patriarchy of the medical professionals get you down.

]]> By: Crys T http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3369 Crys T Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3369 I don't know what to say, except we're out here thinking of you. I don’t know what to say, except we’re out here thinking of you.

]]> By: Jodie http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3370 Jodie Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3370 Of course it's the patriarchy's fault. Just don't let it keep you from patriarchy blaming 'cause we're all counting on you. (and big hugs from me to you -- I'm glad you found it early) Of course it’s the patriarchy’s fault. Just don’t let it keep you from patriarchy blaming ’cause we’re all counting on you.

(and big hugs from me to you — I’m glad you found it early)

]]> By: Elise http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3371 Elise Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3371 Oh, Twisty! Fuck, fuck, fuck. I blame the patriarchy, too. I hear cute dogs retard tumor growth, so at least you've got that going for you. Please do keep us posted. You'll be in my thoughts. Oh, Twisty! Fuck, fuck, fuck. I blame the patriarchy, too. I hear cute dogs retard tumor growth, so at least you’ve got that going for you. Please do keep us posted. You’ll be in my thoughts.

]]> By: Hissy Cat http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3372 Hissy Cat Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3372 I'm so sorry, Twisty. I'll be thinking about you and wishing you a speedy and painless recovery. I’m so sorry, Twisty. I’ll be thinking about you and wishing you a speedy and painless recovery.

]]> By: Kyra http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3373 Kyra Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3373 Suggestion: before your appointments with the Medical Division of the Patriarchy, read something you find inspirational and empowering. Not only will this give you something pleasant to think about while you're in the doctors' office, but you can then be on top of your game, alert and ready to shoot down any misogyny that comes your way. Other suggestion: research doctors in your area and have a backup available, so that if the current doctor pisses you off too badly, you can tell him to fuck himself, loud enough for the entire office to hear, and walk out. Or, at the very least, not have to put up with his shit. Personally, I find blowing up at (and/or condescending to) examples of patriarchal assholery to be very therapeutic. Oh, yeah, third suggestion: research breast cancer and treatments thereof, consider what is best for you considering your situation, side effects, etc. It is an unpleasant fact of patriarchy that some doctors recommend treatments more severe than necessary, or without concerning themselves much with the side effects (after all, *they* aren't the ones who'll have to deal with the side effects), or push the treatment which they are most familiar with rather than the one that's best for you, or even the one that'll make them the most money. They will also often self-refer (they recommend the procedure and do it themselves)---get a second opinion. Always. Blame the patriarchy, because doctors are often uncaring assholes who often care more about being able to think of themselves as competent and in charge than actually being a good doctor. Best of luck, Twisty. Suggestion: before your appointments with the Medical Division of the Patriarchy, read something you find inspirational and empowering. Not only will this give you something pleasant to think about while you’re in the doctors’ office, but you can then be on top of your game, alert and ready to shoot down any misogyny that comes your way.

Other suggestion: research doctors in your area and have a backup available, so that if the current doctor pisses you off too badly, you can tell him to fuck himself, loud enough for the entire office to hear, and walk out. Or, at the very least, not have to put up with his shit. Personally, I find blowing up at (and/or condescending to) examples of patriarchal assholery to be very therapeutic.

Oh, yeah, third suggestion: research breast cancer and treatments thereof, consider what is best for you considering your situation, side effects, etc. It is an unpleasant fact of patriarchy that some doctors recommend treatments more severe than necessary, or without concerning themselves much with the side effects (after all, *they* aren’t the ones who’ll have to deal with the side effects), or push the treatment which they are most familiar with rather than the one that’s best for you, or even the one that’ll make them the most money. They will also often self-refer (they recommend the procedure and do it themselves)—get a second opinion. Always.

Blame the patriarchy, because doctors are often uncaring assholes who often care more about being able to think of themselves as competent and in charge than actually being a good doctor.

Best of luck, Twisty.

]]> By: delphyne http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3374 delphyne Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3374 Oh Twisty, I'm very sorry that's happened to you. I hope you get everything you need to heal and all the strength you require to get through it. Oh Twisty, I’m very sorry that’s happened to you. I hope you get everything you need to heal and all the strength you require to get through it.

]]> By: Pinko Punko http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3375 Pinko Punko Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3375 TF, They are just trying to get you to do the ribbon thing. You are the total Government and Champion of this cancer deal. It doesn't have a chance. Just rock its world, and go with the dudely research, no magic beans, OK? TF,
They are just trying to get you to do the ribbon thing. You are the total Government and Champion of this cancer deal. It doesn’t have a chance. Just rock its world, and go with the dudely research, no magic beans, OK?

]]> By: Sylvanite http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3376 Sylvanite Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000 http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/2005/09/29/one-out-of-seven/#comment-3376 Wow, Twisty. I'm sorry to hear that. Make sure you get a good surgeon. At least the prognosis should be good, but nobody likes to hear the "C" word. Take it easy, and play with Bertie lots. Wow, Twisty. I’m sorry to hear that. Make sure you get a good surgeon. At least the prognosis should be good, but nobody likes to hear the “C” word. Take it easy, and play with Bertie lots.

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