ginabeewell wrote:Back with an update.
And my husband’s partner of 20 years and the best man at our wedding fired him today. Why? Because he has not been “all in” since my diagnosis (in spite of working 60-70 hour work weeks, traveling when I had surgery, etc). Happy clients and happy team but they don’t count because partner has his nose out of joint that my husband loves me more than his job.
I guess you really do find who your true friends are when you get cancer.
ginabeewell wrote:My oncologist here says she hopes I might be operable if the PET looks good - and said if it were her she would drive to NY for the surgery.
ginabeewell wrote:And my husband’s partner of 20 years and the best man at our wedding fired him today. Why? Because he has not been “all in” since my diagnosis (in spite of working 60-70 hour work weeks, traveling when I had surgery, etc). Happy clients and happy team but they don’t count because partner has his nose out of joint that my husband loves me more than his job.
ginabeewell wrote:Thanks to all of you for the words of encouragement and support. We are continuing to try to get a better picture of what our future looks like and it’s clear that the partner is really trying to punish my husband. It’s pretty awful.
In better news, my PET scan results came back today. No activity in the liver / it’s all been resolved “consistent with treatment”. And no new activity.
So, not sure what that means for treatment, but surely good news. I have an appt with Kemeny on Wed.
Mbm51482 wrote:ginabeewell wrote:Thanks to all of you for the words of encouragement and support. We are continuing to try to get a better picture of what our future looks like and it’s clear that the partner is really trying to punish my husband. It’s pretty awful.
In better news, my PET scan results came back today. No activity in the liver / it’s all been resolved “consistent with treatment”. And no new activity.
So, not sure what that means for treatment, but surely good news. I have an appt with Kemeny on Wed.
Hi Gina- question - you have an HAI PUMP pump right? How come they did not give more pump chemo?
Glad you're scan was good!!!
ginabeewell wrote:And my husband’s partner of 20 years and the best man at our wedding fired him today. Why? Because he has not been “all in” since my diagnosis (in spite of working 60-70 hour work weeks, traveling when I had surgery, etc). Happy clients and happy team but they don’t count because partner has his nose out of joint that my husband loves me more than his job.
I guess you really do find who your true friends are when you get cancer.
Lee wrote:That is sooo wrong what happened to your husband, I am so sorry. Is there any legal recourse you can take?
Yes you really do find out who your friends are. I sure did. I had many friends step up to the plate for me. One friend I dropped, she was clueless and was only concerned about herself. Not what I was going through. Personally, I don't believe she wanted to hear the details. Don't regret that decision.
Congratulation on a good follow up.
Lee
Mohrfamily wrote:Gina,
How awful all of this is happening for you guys. I've had my hands full so I am late getting to this party and wow what a craptastic time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours!
ginabeewell wrote:Thanks Lee. We have an attorney and are starting to negotiate. He said he could tell opposing counsel was uncomfortable with the offer - she must realize it is a bad one, and especially egregious given the situation. It’s actually not even really an offer so much as it is about what they want - for him to wrap up some key projects and then sign an agreement that says he won’t reveal the details of the termination. Not much in it for my husband!
In Chicago, there is an ordinance that allows you to sue for triple damages if an employer fires an employee due to Covid. If it went to jury and we won, it could end up being a million dollar plus judgment: BUT we would need to find someone to take us on as contingency and get ready for a long battle that might net us nothing. So hoping we don’t have to pursue that path.
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