I'm also a caregiver for my disabled mother, if that's possible, who lives with me now in a small apartment, and somewhat was too when my brothers were living, who suffered strokes, and went to help every day off, holiday and vacation for almost 10 years when I worked, so I know what you mean, but I was able to go home, had my own life, and just started again the next week. That's one of the reasons I think contributed to cancer after wearing myself down. Maybe you need a break, a vacation, a hobby, go to exercise or some other class. I would live to get a puppy, but can't. Like you, with my mom, I can't escape, but going to the doctors by myself does, and with better weather opens up more possibilities. Also having an aide now helps her. Everyone has to make changes for themselves, it's difficult to change anyone, if at all, and can be frustrating.


10/09 T1N2bM0 Tonsil
11/09 Taxo Cisp 5-FU, 6 Months Hosp
01/11 35 IMRT 70Gy 7 Wks
06/11 30 HBO
08/11 RND PNI
06/12 SND PNI LVI
08/12 RND Pec Flap IORT 12 Gy
10/12 25 IMRT 50Gy 6 Wks Taxo Erbitux
10/13 SND
10/13 TBO/Angiograph
10/13 RND Carotid Remove IORT 10Gy PNI
12/13 25 Protons 50Gy 6 Wks Carbo
11/14 All Teeth Extract 30 HBO
03/15 Sequestromy Buccal Flap ORN
09/16 Mandibulectomy Fib Flap Sternotomy
04/17 Regraft hypergranulation Donor Site
06/17 Heart Attack Stent
02/19 Finally Cancer Free Took 10 yrs