I remember chatting with a colleague earlier this year, and she couldn't believe that one of her friends was told she had cancer by her doctor over the phone. I reminded her that I was told over the phone, and asked how she would want the news delivered. When she thought about it more, she didn't really have an answer.
I would much rather have my doctor call me and tell me over the phone than call me and tell me I need to come in for a conversation That would just make me stress and worry. It might have been nice to get the news when I wasn't at work, but I think a phone call is still the way to go.
I mean let's be honest, there is no good way to get the news you have cancer. Whether via the phone or in person, it is news that is going to change your life. I think the best thing is to just get the news, and then work on the solution and the way forward, whatever it may be.
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