Hey all;
I am doing much better than average, I believe, in the course of this bout with pancreatic cancer. It's been 15 weeks since I got the diagnosis and surgical recommendation. The side effects from chemo have been relatively mild, with fatigue and suppressed immune system being the lingering concerns. The oncologist is encouraged that I'm at the same weight as when I left the hospital after surgery (Tuesday made 12 weeks since the surgery) and by what she is not seeing in my blood work.
My wife has been doing pretty well, but needs some more support than I can give her. Medstar - Saint Mary's has a monthly support group, but that's passed for now. She's a disabled vet, and was out of work for 15 years dealing with PTSD and other emotional effects of her injuries. Today makes 3 years that she's been working for Navair. My illness on top of trying to do a good job and learn the new things she needs to have been quite stressful.
Have been doing an online search, but the preponderance of what I'm finding is for those with breast cancer and their families. Will continue looking, but am asking here for other ideas.
Thanks in advance.
I am doing much better than average, I believe, in the course of this bout with pancreatic cancer. It's been 15 weeks since I got the diagnosis and surgical recommendation. The side effects from chemo have been relatively mild, with fatigue and suppressed immune system being the lingering concerns. The oncologist is encouraged that I'm at the same weight as when I left the hospital after surgery (Tuesday made 12 weeks since the surgery) and by what she is not seeing in my blood work.
My wife has been doing pretty well, but needs some more support than I can give her. Medstar - Saint Mary's has a monthly support group, but that's passed for now. She's a disabled vet, and was out of work for 15 years dealing with PTSD and other emotional effects of her injuries. Today makes 3 years that she's been working for Navair. My illness on top of trying to do a good job and learn the new things she needs to have been quite stressful.
Have been doing an online search, but the preponderance of what I'm finding is for those with breast cancer and their families. Will continue looking, but am asking here for other ideas.
Thanks in advance.
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