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| Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Being a caregiver is not an easy task at all. Many caregivers who never experienced anxiety suddenly find themselves taking meds to help them handle their situation. One key to making this a tiny bit easier is for you to never forget to take time for yourself during the havoc of the next few months. If you break down then who will handle everything? Being a caregiver is sometimes a thankless job with the weight of the world resting entirely upon your shoulders. We know how rough it can be to mentally handle everything being thrown at you. Its ok to lean on us when you need to. We are here for you both.
If your husband joins thats great. If he is too shy thats ok too. If he wants to just browse the posts and learn from them without posting thats alright too, whatever he is most comfortable with. This site is completely anonymous. His identity (or yours) would only be revealed if either of you wanted it to be. We do understand where he is coming from.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive | | |
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