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Ashland: Uh, doc, I would appreciate your discretion on this.
Nate: Of course. Victoria is a friend of mine. Iām always happy to help out. Look, I donāt want to press you too hard, and maybe youād prefer to speak to someone else about this. Iām cool with that. I can even give you a referral, if you like, but in the meantime, these vitamin supplements, theyāre good for energy. Iāve seen help out other patients deal with fatigue while undergoing chemo. Now, itās just two a day ā one in the morning and one at night. Iāll leave them right there for you.
Ashland: Thank you, sir. Thatās very kind, but I know youāre the new big-shot at the hospital. Youāre chief of surgery, right?
Nate: Thatās right.
Ashland: Well, so I would imagine you have more important things to do than tucking me in for a post-chemo nap.
Nate: Uh, not right now. Iām off duty. And I wanted to get you out of there. I know a man of your stature likes to project strength, and Iām sure you didnāt want anyone seeing you struggle like that.
Ashland: Thatās very thoughtful of you. Thank you.
Nate: But you need to remember that chemotherapy doesnāt care about appearances or how tough you are because chemo can be tougher.
Ashland: Dr. Hastings, Iām beginning to realize that.
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Nate: I, uh, injured my hand last year. Still canāt operate. My whole world was wrapped around me being a surgeon, and suddenly I canāt perform surgery.
Ashland: And you were able to get past it?
Nate: Took a while, but i learned I had to be honest with myself about my limitations. I had to learn how to ask for help when it was needed. Itās not a sign of weakness.
Ashland: You sound like Victoria.
Nate: [ Chuckles ] Iām no oncologist, but Iāve seen enough cases that each round of chemo you go through can be different. Thereās nothing to be gained by pretending youāre dealing with it better than you are and thereās no shame in admitting that this sucks.
Ashland: You know, youāre asking me to unlearn decades of behavior. Thatās a big change.
Nate: Well, your life has changed. You need to recognize that and be honest with yourself about it. Being stoic may only prolong your agony. And your doctors might be able to make it a little better if youāre open with them.
Ashland: Noted.
Nate: Same goes for Victoria. I personally understand the instinct to want to hide the worst of your situation from her, but donāt. Sheās an ally. Let her help you.
Ashland: You were right, doctor. This sucks.
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