Pediatric Oncologist = ass

Today is Ethan's birthday and, this morning, we went to the pediatric oncologist. Our friend got us in to see him, just incase it may be cancer. I have to say - I feel slightly better, but no by much. The doctor said that it didn't feel like cancer and that it was probably just swollen lymph nodes - though he didn't have any evidence to support that conclusion. He told us there are no blood tests that can pick up lymphoma, especially if it's in the early stages. He also said that no surgeon would take the lumps out - that they would laugh at us because they are so small. He seemed to be missing the point - the he has lumps in his neck and they are growing. That has to be something. It's not normal. But, the doctor seemed to have his mind made up before he even came in the room. So, we are just continuing on the path to meet with the ENT in a few weeks.