To first do no harm and never mock or ignore someone I advise is certainly how I try to conduct myself here. Hopefully I do a pretty decent job of that.
I know you don't Tony ,thats why I'm surprised that you are here defending this behavior.To coach someone for months only to turn your back on them and allow others in your forum to ridicule them is something I know you would not do. We are not talking about someone at the bar preaching to you about alcoholism, but someone who has somehow earned others respect and trust only to desert them is a total lack of character!
This includes on all interactive relationships, especially one that deals with personal health issues.