OP  Senior Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 188 Likes: 1 | Thanks again all. you've given me some excellent ideas on what to ask the doc on Monday.
As for driving myself crazy, I've probably been more than half-way there for a long time. Seriously though, I'm pretty good with it right now, but the one I worry about is my wife of 34 years. This entire journey has really been rough on her. She's already on anti-depressants, and this really put her out on the ledge. I think I've talked her back, but I worry about her.
I sometimes think it's easier to be the patient than it is to be the caregiver in these situations. I knew what I had to do, but my family felt so helpless. They just want to do something to help but don't know what. I guess I'm kind of rambling on here, but I know I can get away with it here. Thanks everyone for your help and concern.
Good health
Chuck
SCC Stage IV right tonsil T3N3M0. Dx 08/03. Clinical Trial:8 weeks Taxol, Carboplatin then Hydrea, 5FU, IMRT x's 48, SND, Iressa x 2yrs. Now 20 years out and thriving. Dealing with a Prostate cancer diagnosis now. Add a Bladder cancer diagnosis to all the fun.
It's always something
"Adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it."
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