quick update and some short thoughts on Doctor Who before I never get to them

[gina_r_snape]

I got the news today about my staff member with the brain tumor. Neuroblastoma. Stage 4. Inoperable. Chemo/radiation treatment to commence shortly. Apparently that type of cancer is extremely rare in adults, and has a very poor prognosis (per my powers of google foo

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[iddewes]

Oh dear, I am so sorry to hear about your coworker. Poor woman! How old is she? but good luck with the job. I am in a bit of a quandary about jobs now because I need to move first...

[gina_r_snape]

Thanks. She's in her 50s. But I forget exactly how old as she was not one to go about shouting the number. Still, too young.

I'm sure once you move you'll find a position and settle into things. Perhaps the change is a good idea in general, from what I've read of your job search.

[iddewes]

And incredibly unlucky, from what I read when I googled it. Sounded like it's extremely rare in adults especially an adult her age! :(

[gina_r_snape]

No kidding. :-(

[gina_r_snape]

Thanks.

I agree, the Doctor has tried to do his best. Sometimes actions have unintended consequences. But River Song gave him such a tongue lashing I was shocked.

So was it just me, or were they trying to recon Gallifreyan history? I forgot to write about that.

Eyepatch Woman as The Rani? Oh, I do like that idea. I don't recall Omega, though. :(

[dickgloucester]

I'm so sorry.

[gina_r_snape]

Thanks, Dicky.

[gina_r_snape]

Thanks, Puma.

[spursgirl79]

So sorry to hear this, how awful for her.

[gina_r_snape]

Thanks. Yes, she is very depressed and I imagine she must be terrified.