I told 2 of my patients today about me, having lymphoma. The first patient is a new lady, super nice and cool, offered up her parking spots on Brady street for any upcoming festivals that we may attend (score!). Her reaction: NO FUCKING WAY!!! I started laughing. Then she proceeded to throw F bombs left and right. She made me laugh. The second patient is a woman that I've seen 2 times in the past. We started the visit with our usual "hi, how are you"'s, then she said " why don't you take off your hat?". I said, "wait til you see this...". Took off my hat, and she said "SHIT!!!!!". I smiled and said "yeah, you're telling me!". Funny reactions, both led to conversations about life, and how not to take things for granted. I really have some of the best patients. I've probably left an impression on them, right from the start, I hope they can take the impression and know that they can get through whatever they are going through, as well.