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Q: faking breast cancer ?
asked by: WriterMama on December 24th, 2008
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I have a co-worker who suddenly found a lump in her breast and had to have it biopsied right away. She said she went in for the biopsy and suddenly found out she needed a lumpectomy instead. Because she had to be "put out," she needed 5 days off to recover. It's Christmas week, which (I'm sorry) makes me a teensy bit skeptical. Short of asking to see the scar, I don't know what to do about this suspicion. It's killing me.
Our boss asked for a doctor's note, which she needs to provide for being out more than 3 days, but she has conveniently forgotten about it.
Since she is paying out of pocket for these procedures, does it sound odd that she went in for a simple biopsy and got a lumpectomy instead? Didn't she need to prepare ahead of time for anesthesia (not eating or drinking, etc.?)
I feel awful for being suspicious, so I am really hoping that you guys tell me that this is all in my head.
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HikariAmane
replied on December 29th, 2008
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Honestly, I think you are over analyzing this. She very well could be telling the truth, and anyways, this isn't your life, so why are you so concerned about what she does?
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zigemyster
replied on December 29th, 2008
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She is your co-worker and you should leave it as such.

She does not need to report this to you or any other co-worker. This is between her and her supervisor (time taken off / excuse, etc) and the supervisor should keep this private between the two.

No need to start a rumor as HikariAmane kindly put it 'this isn't your life'.


~Zig
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WriterMama
replied on December 29th, 2008
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It is my life, actually. When she calls off work, I am suddenly stuck doing all of her work. I missed Christmas with my family because of this, so don't tell me I need to stay out of it.
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zigemyster
replied on December 29th, 2008
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A good manager would have a backup plan in case of sudden, unplanned absenses. Would it have been any differently if she was out with the flu?

If she lied, then shame on her.

~Zig
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Rhondalojuniper
replied on December 30th, 2008
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Maybe she did need to prepare...though not tecnically only.
If someone has a crisis that unfolds to such magnatude so fast, then perhaps she needed time before the technical preperation. Incidentally if someone has sugery more than likely the Dr. and his assistents and nurses would be able to jot out a note belatedly for her to come by and grab. They would have ongoing therapy and such so she sadly hasn't seen the last of her medical providers. Sorry for you that your holiday was spoiled. I hope you and yours made the best of it.
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