Strong Women

My first time with a female surgeon.

I didn’t know it would matter.

It did.  Immensely.

Historically women are nurturers, healers, comforters.

The gentle sex.

I couldn’t imagine her putting me to sleep

Then jabbing a knife into my flesh.

When she called that night to check on me

I asked how she could do it.

“I don’t reveal trade secrets,” she teased.
I am so squeamish, I couldn't even
take the bandage off until total darkness
so I didn't have to look.

Men can be brutal, strong, emotionless.

Brave warriors.

Although I remember I did think it a bit insolent

When they put me to sleep

Then slit my throat

Like a bunch of bandits

When I had thyroid surgery.

In essence, I believe in

Strong, capable women

So what is my problem?

Regina Ellen Rosenthal, MD

Huntsman Clinic 3A Oncology

1950 Circle of Hope

Salt Lake City UT 84112