@tattooed_bug Reply: Dear Sir, Thank you for your honesty about your inability to work with women as peers. I intentionally employ strong women in the laboratory and encourage teamwork, thus you are not a good candidate for my laboratory.
@gallopingcats Probably harder to mess up. I guess weigh the psychological risk of waiting vs. the psychological risk of seeing Dr. 1 again. Will Dr. 2 biopsy at the first appointment? Can you ask for that?
@mcnees I am 50. About 5 years ago it occurred to me that my flashlight batteries never died despite many hours of reading. She will love the realization!