Lisa,

Carol's support group is me and our four-legged kids. Her brother lives on the west coast but calls once a week, which boosts Carol's spirits. Our good friends moved to Georgia, a 7 hr drive, but they call when they can (more financial than "they can't be bothered"). And our landlord comes by once a week asking if there's anything Carol needs. (Rent free would be nice, LOL.) I'll run into someone at the store saying they have been meaning to stop by....I quit telling Carol I ran into them, she would say screw them, but I knew it upset her. These were friends Carol had helped when they needed it. And as a caregiver my support group is a phone call to my Mom who lives up North. All these people say Carol's in good hands, but "what if?", I shudder to think and block it from my mind.

It is unfortunately very true a person can count their true friends on one hand....some say 2 is a real blessing.

Oral cancer is a hard disease to go through, both physically and emotionally, no one should have to go through it alone. People can be so selfish....I want to reach out and bop them in the head!

Linda