 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Hi Christopher,
What worked for me may not work for you. I found that keeping busy, helped keep my mind off of the upcoming surgery. I was lucky that I did not have a long period between diagnosis and surgery. I had my surgery on a Wednesday morning and saw patients the night before until 8:30.
This being said, if you find that things are not going well at work, that could be more of a problem than sitting home and having more time to think about your treatment.
Tough decision, but you will be surprised how fast this last week goes. Just be sure to have a caregiver in place for when you get out of the hospital as you will be too tired to take care of yourself.
My offer in your other thread will always be open, so don't hesitate to email me if you would like to talk on the phone. Good luck on the 9th.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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