The writer of the story is an unknown friend of a friend. It's terrible what happens to so many people these days at the hands of doctors. Doctors kill way too many people with missed diagnoses, inappropriate prescriptions and procedures. We have to look out for each other, especially for friends and family, and do our own research when possible.

I have noticed, too, that when a person has an idea what is wrong with them and says so to a doctor, that idea is often dismissed. It is as if the docs don't like anyone else getting in on their turf, and will shut down anyone who thinks they know something. But it is the doctor's responsibility to entertain all the possibilities, and to consider the patient's suspicions with respect. They have reasons to believe as they do.