Betty,

I am sorry you have had a couple of issues to deal with in addition to the normal trials and tribulations of being a caregiver. I was wondering how the stay in Woodstock went over the weekend. I hope you had a nice sip of whatever thrills you and you thoroughly enjoyed your warm bath.

You are doing an amazing job and your sister is so fortunate to have you by her side, as I am sure she knows wink . If there was ever a time to be bossy, it would be pushing for nutrition and regular hydration. Lack of one or both would exagerate any side effects and hinder healing.

Ed

SCC Stage IV, BOT, T2N2bM0
Cisplatin/5FU x 3, 40 days radiation
Diagnosis 07/21/03 tx completed 10/08/03
Post Radiation Lower Motor Neuron Syndrome 3/08.
Cervical Spinal Stenosis 01/11
Cervical Myelitis 09/12
Thoracic Paraplegia 10/12
Dysautonomia 11/12
Hospice care 09/12-01/13.
COPD 01/14
Intermittent CHF 6/15
Feeding tube NPO 03/16
VFI 12/2016
ORN 12/2017
Cardiac Event 06/2018
Bilateral VFI 01/2021
Thoracotomy Bilobectomy 01/2022
Bilateral VFI 05/2022
Total Laryngectomy 01/2023