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Anderson Network Phone: Quiz
Anderson Network Phone Quiz
Scenario 3
New Caller- STEVE
Volunteer- CATHY
| STEVE: | Hello |
| CATHY: | Hi, is this Steve? My name is Cathy and I am a volunteer from M. D. Anderson- the Anderson Network. I understand that you want to speak with someone who has a similar diagnosis. |
| STEVE: | Yes, I did call the Network. I have melanoma- stage 4. My original spot was on my back but they have also found it in my lymph nodes and liver. Can you tell me about your experience? |
| CATHY: | Like you, I was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma two years ago. The melanoma was on my foot but it also went to my liver. I took chemotherapy, immunotherapy and had surgery. What about you? Have you started treatment? |
| STEVE: | I have started my treatment. I am going to a local oncologist in my town here in Utah. I really don't like my doctor. He never tells me anything, his office doesn't return my calls and he told me once that I should just go home and prepare my will. I don't know what to do. |
| : | Call continues... |
| STEVE: | Where do you get your treatment? |
| CATHY: | I went to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. |
| STEVE: | Do you like it there? Do you think that I should go there? It's so far and I don't know if I could afford it. Do you think I will live if I go there? |
| : | Call continues... |
| STEVE: | I think there is a cancer center in Salt Lake City which is close to me. I will see if I can find out more about it. |
| CATHY: | That is a great idea! |
The call ends and Cathy gives Steve her phone number. Steve calls Cathy several times during the next week and as time progresses, Steve is calling Cathy at least once a day. Cathy is happy to offer encouragement but the excessive amounts of calls are becoming overwhelming to Cathy.