H1N1 and Cancer - update

Letter to the Editor;

With the focus of attention on H1N1 are we allowing care for those 
desparately ill to go to the bottom of today's priority list? It would 
seem so. 

I have a friend in need. The cancer is killing both of us. The 
cancer is killing my friend because of the disease. It is killing me 
because I am sitting here watching and listening to this friend who 
needs help but cannot access palliative care assistance. It seems that 
this patient has tried to access help without success. 

I believe there must be a healthcare provider somewhere in this province, 
who can exercise some form of a miracle and connect the dots. Out of privacy 
concerns I will not publicly provide this patient's personal information 
but what I do need is someone in the Vancouver area who has the authority, 
ability and willingness to help this patient. 

As a cancer survivour and friend, the best I can do is place a call for action. 
As a healthcare provider, you have the means to make it work. I will connect 
you. Please help because we need to and we must.

Sandi Pniauskas

October 30, 2009

http://ovariancancerandus.blogspot.com
http://ovariancancerdebate.blogspot.com/

November 1st, 2009 update: This letter was circulated through 

media outlets, Twitter, Facebook,
listservs, professional organizations etc. With the exception

of Charles Adler (media broadcaster) 
and 2 cancer survivours it fell on deaf ears.