Jennie,
I don't know what kind of job you have, but did you consider taking family leave rather than quitting? Federal law allows up to 12 weeks of unpaid family leave to take care of a family member. Just a thought.

Take care,
Eileen


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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I