Dr. Betsy

The energetic Betsy showed her "frown" scar with pride during our interview at her chemotherapy treatment. It was hard to keep up with her; she's up to get her blood analysis, back for a second, then a weigh in, then back, then blood pressure, and then after all the results returned with what the doctor needed to see, off to another waiting area, then to another floor, and finally to get the chemotherapy treatment. It was easy to see that Betsy is not content when sedentary...even in the hospital she was moving a mile a minute.
And right there with her is Rochelle, nicknamed "Rivvy", Betsy's sister in law. A tireless, patient, calm companion with a smile who's been right there with her almost every step of the way. Betsy credits Bob her brother and Rivvy with rallying around her and showing support through it all.
"Let people be there for you", is Betsy's advice.
As a psychologist Betsy is used to taking care of patients and had to transition into the patient when diagnosed. Her journey through Pancreatic Cancer showed her that it is ok to receive help.
"When I feel well, I don't feel too afraid". As she shared her story, she would look away slightly, searching her mind for how she felt at that exact moment, and then interject with her thoughts of coping. Simultaneously doctor and patient, Betsy's fight continues.
Please join us to see more of Betsy's and other stories November 22nd 2-6pm, at the Film Tech School, 2019 S. Juniper St. 2nd FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19148.