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Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,264 Likes: 5 | Good luck - I'm sure you have a lot to do! So glad you got some time away. Hugs!
Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 939 | Bette,
Just a thought from another caregiver. Please be aware that when you are sleep deprived and very tired, you will probably be at your lowest emotionally. I found that late at night, everything seemed to be a mountain and the negative thoughts would creep in and take over.
In the morning, if I had a decent night's sleep, I would be able to face and defeat the dragons of the day without so much worry and dark feelings.
With this in mind, please take care of yourself. Try to get a nap in or take a few hours away from your caregiver role. And for sure, go to bed at night and sleep..however you can accomplish this!
Hugs, Deb
Deb..caregiver to husband, age 63 at diagnosis, former smoker who quit in 1997.
DIAGNOSIS: 6/26/07 SCC right tonsil/BOT T4N0M0
TREATMENT START: 8/9/07 cisplatin/taxol X 7..IMRT twice daily X 31.5.
TREATMENT END: 10/1/07
PEG OUT: 1/08
PORT OUT: 4/09
FOLLOWUP: Now only annual exams. ALL CLEAR!
Passed away 1/7/17 RIP Bill
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