In January, we told you about a New York City woman who went to the hospital with a chronic cough. Doctors initially said she had asthma. However, two years later the woman was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer.
People in New York City and others elsewhere usually go about their daily lives without thinking about the potential dangers all around them. Sadly, a
Many people in New York City and beyond know someone who has been diagnosed with some form of cancer. Most of us live in fear of a cancer diagnosis. However, we assume that medical professionals will detect cancer in its earliest stages. With the right treatment, patients can go on to live a full life.
Being a patient in the hospital can be a frightening experience. New York City residents and others elsewhere rely on medical workers to provide them with appropriate care and treatment. Patients and their family members place a great deal of trust in the hands of medical professionals. Unfortunately, some people abuse that trust.
No one likes to go to the hospital. Going to the hospital generally means that something is wrong with an individual, and undergoing surgery can be a frightening experience. However, New York City residents usually anticipate that their fears will be calmed by competent hospital staff members.
