[quote=chris monkhouse]Hubby is on board as are both my parents; my Mom and Dad are both retired and live only 11 miles from my house, so while hubby is at work, they should be able to care for me when I get to that point. They have come to all of my appointments so far, I hate putting them through this, but they want to help and I know I am going to need them BIG TIME. I guess you never outgrow needing your Mommy, eh?! Thanks again, I'll let you know how I'm doing.[/quote]

Chris,
To have your parents close by is a godsend especially if your hubby has work requirements, etc. Yes, you will need your Mom and I am so happy that she (and your Dad) are there. There is nothing like a Mom's touch when you are sick.

It sounds as though you have done a lot of reading and research and best of all YOU PUT YOUR SIGNATURE IN YOUR POST WITHOUT ANY OF US ASKING YOU TO (a usual newbie thing)! By reading, you will see that most of us (you will note that even as a caregiver I use the royal we) started with the more challenging symptoms of treatment around week three. Until then...get proper rest and nutrition and things in order that, when you feel lousy, won't get done.

Again, good luck..some of your anxiety will leave once you start treatment because you will feel like you are "slaying the beast."