 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Philly,
I wasn't a model patient either (if there is ever a model patient) and resisted all normal attempts to treat me properly as I just didn't want to admit I was sick and need help. I know Liz was put thru the ringer as we say and it sounds like you have a tough situation as well but if it wasn't for my wife's persistence and nagging and finally tough love I don't think I would have finally come to my senses, I guess what I'm trying to say is I don't think there's one answer to any caregiver's problems. Hopefully you will find the KEY to open David's mind. His life may very well depend upon it.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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