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Re: What are the most difficult things for a caregiver?
PBK:
I like to think each and every one of us has an undiscovered well of strength and courage that we can tap into if we believe that we are going to eventually prevail.
I think enduring through these dark times is more like the 'Hare and the Tortoise' story. You don't have to make it through the end of this ordeal. You just have to make it to the end of the day. And when making it through the end of the day seems impossible, you make it through the hour or through the moment. Eventually you will grind your way through this because you are stronger and braver than you think you are.
PBK, you are going through the darkest moments right now. It will get better.
You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
Lee
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This happened to Colleen:
Diagnosed in September 2007
ER-/PR-/HER2 Neu+++ 2.1 cm x .9 cm spicluted tumor with three fingers, Stage 2B
Sentinal node biopsy and lymph node removal with 3/18 positive in October 2007
4 TAC infusions
lumpectomy March 2008, bad margins
Re-excision on June 3rd, 2008 with clean margins
Fitted for compression sleeve July 16, 2008
Started the first of two TCH infusions August 14, 2008
Done with chemo and now a member of the blue dot club 9/17/08
Starting radiation October 1, 2008
life is still on hold
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