I'll repeat the good advice you were given above -- Find another Doc who will prescribe what you need to keep you on an even keel (going through his treatment Doc's office is a really good idea -- They have Been There, Done That!

Second is to get some break time for yourself, coffee out with friends or a movie or whatever relaxes you -- You really need to vent (this is a good place for that).

Clue in your kids as to what is really happening with both of you and exactly what you need from them to keep it all going. Same thing with your circle of friends and acquaintances; you might be surprised at how many people will rise to the occasion once you let it be known that you need some help.

I know my sister said the very worst time of her marriage to her Radiologist husband was when he was going through the chemo and radiation treatments for Hodgkin's Disease, and he was a Doc! He even went out and bought a hideous (and expensive) wig! And, he was one of the most cool, quiet and laid-back persons you would ever want to meet.


Age 67 1/2
Ventral Tongue SCC T2N0M0G1 10/05
Anterior Tongue SCC T2N0M0G2 6/08
Base of Tongue SCC T2N0M0G2 12/08
Three partial glossectomy (10/05,11/05,6/08), PEG, 37 XRT 66.6 Gy 1/06
Neck dissection, trach, PEG & forearm free flap (6/08)
Total glossectomy, trach, PEG & thigh free flap (12/08)
On August 21, 2010 at 9:20 am, Pete went off to play with the ratties in the sky.