The surgery part of her treatment won't happen for a few months, but here is my problem: My wife does not want my program director to be her surgeon! The woman is also fellowship trained in surgical oncology, so there is not an issue of her competence. Find a way to make it not awkward, and give her what she wants without making her fight you for it. “She wants a female surgeon.” You can craft some verbal fig leaf for the program director — assuming you even need to say anything. Dear Carolyn: I've been having panic attacks and severe depression because of retirement, health issues and my husband's health issue.

Source: Washington Post April 24, 2021 03:56 UTC