Comments on: Anna Donald: Life in the shadow http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/ Just another blogs.bmj.com weblog Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:10:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Anna Donald http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2507 Anna Donald Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:15:08 +0000 http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2507 Dear Anna, no need to reply. Just thinking and wishing you the very best on your brave journey. Anna (Donald). Dear Anna,
no need to reply. Just thinking and wishing you the very best on your brave journey.
Anna (Donald).

]]> By: Sue Huckson http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2317 Sue Huckson Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:59:40 +0000 http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2317 Dear Anna, Jan and I have just been talking about a wonderful dinner we had in London with you some years ago and what I recall was your energy and enthusiasm. You continue to inspire through your writng and contribution to this blog with a wonderful sense of humour - a true gift. Sue Dear Anna,
Jan and I have just been talking about a wonderful dinner we had in London with you some years ago and what I recall was your energy and enthusiasm. You continue to inspire through your writng and contribution to this blog with a wonderful sense of humour - a true gift.
Sue

]]> By: Jan Davies http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2316 Jan Davies Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:17:53 +0000 http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2316 Dear Anna thank you for this blogsite - another great idea! I have been thinking of you and sending positive thoughts since I heard from Trish Greenahlgh last year that the cancer had returned with a vengeance. I am sad and sorry. You are a fantastic talented, energetic and inspiring business woman, communicator and story teller. Keep writing. Best wishes Jan Dear Anna
thank you for this blogsite - another great idea! I have been thinking of you and sending positive thoughts since I heard from Trish Greenahlgh last year that the cancer had returned with a vengeance. I am sad and sorry. You are a fantastic talented, energetic and inspiring business woman, communicator and story teller. Keep writing. Best wishes
Jan

]]> By: Anna Donald http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2315 Anna Donald Fri, 30 May 2008 04:58:09 +0000 http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2315 Dear Anna, I too am Anna Donald and your blog was posted the day before my birthday this year. I too have battled cancer, so I am sending you my very best and hope that one day we can meet. At the moment I live in Western Australia, but I may be moving on next year. I have often looked at our/your name when I have googled and wondered about the 'other' Anna Donald. I shall leave this for now and hope to write again some day. Be well, Anna Donald, the planet deserves you, Anna Dear Anna,
I too am Anna Donald and your blog was posted the day before my birthday this year. I too have battled cancer, so I am sending you my very best and hope that one day we can meet. At the moment I live in Western Australia, but I may be moving on next year.
I have often looked at our/your name when I have googled and wondered about the ‘other’ Anna Donald.
I shall leave this for now and hope to write again some day.
Be well, Anna Donald, the planet deserves you,
Anna

]]> By: Bill http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2314 Bill Mon, 19 May 2008 19:36:21 +0000 http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2314 Dear Anna your many other admirers have expressed it so much better than we, but we join in their words of admiration and good wishes. Kindest regards, Bill Holmes and Justin Jewitt Dear Anna
your many other admirers have expressed it so much better than we, but we join in their words of admiration and good wishes. Kindest regards, Bill Holmes and Justin Jewitt

]]> By: Maureen Bisognano http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2313 Maureen Bisognano Tue, 13 May 2008 12:57:28 +0000 http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2313 Dear Anna, You are reaching us here in the US with your courage, wit and the leadership lessons you are giving to us. Richard Smith introduced me to you via the blog, and I am in awe. As have so many people who are in contact with you through the blog, I have both personal and professional stories with desperate illness. I've had the moments of clinical wonder in the midst of the personal travails, but have never slowed down long enough to let the professional sides of my brian complete the analysis. Your journey is so important to us, the caring in the professions. Please find the energy to keep us in your life! Warmly, Maureen Dear Anna,

You are reaching us here in the US with your courage, wit and the leadership lessons you are giving to us. Richard Smith introduced me to you via the blog, and I am in awe. As have so many people who are in contact with you through the blog, I have both personal and professional stories with desperate illness. I’ve had the moments of clinical wonder in the midst of the personal travails, but have never slowed down long enough to let the professional sides of my brian complete the analysis. Your journey is so important to us, the caring in the professions. Please find the energy to keep us in your life!
Warmly,
Maureen

]]> By: Malcom Hooper http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2285 Malcom Hooper Thu, 08 May 2008 11:11:54 +0000 http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2285 Dear Anna- thank you for your brave and thoughtful blog in the face of your own adversity. I write as an advocate for the ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) community and a retired Professor of Medicinal Chemistry who is concerned for evidence-based medicine to be practiced with regard to this illness which is perversely being presented by some medical authorities in both the UK and Australia as a mental and behavioural disorder which is commonly labelled CFS. It is classified by the WHO as a neurological disorder. You will get the flavour of the pain and suffering of those with ME from the moving and sad story of Sophia Mirza, www.sophiaandme.org.uk Her story involves bad medicine and disregard of the several thousand papers on the biology of this illness. An equally moving story is that of Alison Hunter in Sydney. Her mother Christine established a foundatin that tells this story and supports biomedical research into ME see, www.ahmf.org for the full story. Adults and children are dying from this illness unnecessarily because of the failure to engage with the biomedical information and treat them accordingly. Sick Gulf War One (1990-1) veterans and sufferers from multiple chemical sensitivity are being similarly treated. Your story, knowledge and your integrity in demanding evidence will make a difference to them that could be life saving- thank you - with prayers and good wishes- Malcolm Dear Anna- thank you for your brave and thoughtful blog in the face of your own adversity. I write as an advocate for the ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) community and a retired Professor of Medicinal Chemistry who is concerned for evidence-based medicine to be practiced with regard to this illness which is perversely being presented by some medical authorities in both the UK and Australia as a mental and behavioural disorder which is commonly labelled CFS. It is classified by the WHO as a neurological disorder. You will get the flavour of the pain and suffering of those with ME from the moving and sad story of Sophia Mirza, http://www.sophiaandme.org.uk Her story involves bad medicine and disregard of the several thousand papers on the biology of this illness. An equally moving story is that of Alison Hunter in Sydney. Her mother Christine established a foundatin that tells this story and supports biomedical research into ME see, http://www.ahmf.org for the full story. Adults and children are dying from this illness unnecessarily because of the failure to engage with the biomedical information and treat them accordingly. Sick Gulf War One (1990-1) veterans and sufferers from multiple chemical sensitivity are being similarly treated. Your story, knowledge and your integrity in demanding evidence will make a difference to them that could be life saving- thank you - with prayers and good wishes- Malcolm

]]> By: Caroline http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2279 Caroline Thu, 08 May 2008 06:52:05 +0000 http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2279 Dear Anna, Thank you for sharing your experiences. I am sorry to hear that you are ill. I have only heard you speak once, in Oxford, but I could see that your audience was captured with your inspirational words. I remember feeling proud to be working in such an environment. My best friend is suffering from a rare cancer and is going down the alternative therapy route. If you would like details about what has worked, do get in touch. She is currently beating the odds. One thing I have heard that can be effective with breast cancer is Essiac Tea (http://www.essiacinfo.org/). You and your family are in my thoughts and I wish you well. Take care. Caroline Dear Anna,

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I am sorry to hear that you are ill. I have only heard you speak once, in Oxford, but I could see that your audience was captured with your inspirational words. I remember feeling proud to be working in such an environment. My best friend is suffering from a rare cancer and is going down the alternative therapy route. If you would like details about what has worked, do get in touch. She is currently beating the odds. One thing I have heard that can be effective with breast cancer is Essiac Tea (http://www.essiacinfo.org/). You and your family are in my thoughts and I wish you well. Take care. Caroline

]]> By: Cecilia Pyper http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2312 Cecilia Pyper Wed, 07 May 2008 14:54:40 +0000 http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2312 Hi Anna I am very sorry to hear about your illness. Your positive approach and willingness to share your experiences in such an open way, is very inspiring. I look forward to your next set of writings. Good luck with your treatments and therapies. Take care and stay in touch Cecilia Hi Anna
I am very sorry to hear about your illness. Your positive approach and willingness to share your experiences in such an open way, is very inspiring. I look forward to your next set of writings. Good luck with your treatments and therapies. Take care and stay in touch Cecilia

]]> By: Foteini http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2311 Foteini Mon, 05 May 2008 17:32:15 +0000 http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2008/04/23/anna-donald-life-in-the-shadow/#comment-2311 Dear Anna, Thank you for your blog. I am a GP from Greece and I have already many times faced the disease as a doctor, as a granddaughter , as a niece as a friend. I have always been wandering what I would like to be given from the others if I was the one suffering…the answer is difficult. I trust that living one day at a time it is the answer and it should have been our way of living anyway not only when we get sick. Good luck with your treatment, Best regards Foteini Dear Anna,
Thank you for your blog. I am a GP from Greece and I have already many times faced the disease as a doctor, as a granddaughter , as a niece as a friend. I have always been wandering what I would like to be given from the others if I was the one suffering…the answer is difficult.
I trust that living one day at a time it is the answer and it should have been our way of living anyway not only when we get sick.

Good luck with your treatment,
Best regards
Foteini

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