Hi CattyB
I hope you got over your cold & that your re-excision surgery went ahead OK & all is well xx You'll be a bit sore again, but knowing that they got clearer margins will be comforting.
It can be challenging, looking after your Mum who has dementia ... my husband had dementia, but wasn't 'too bad' ... and I never had to arrange respite for him - but would definitely suggest you look into it whilst you are having your Rads, so you can just concentrate on going thru the treatment without added stress. xx Jump onto Carer's Corner & join (as suggested by Mez_BCNA) where you can chat in privacy about dementia/carer related topics xx. No questions are 'off limits'.
Do you have to travel far for the Rads treatment? It is usually daily, Mon-Fri .... I had to travel for mine, so was able to apply for 'assistance' with Isolated Patients services that all states have, re both the cost of fuel and accommodation. All info on that, is in the Living in Regional, Rural and Remote Areas Private Group.
It can be difficult, wrapping your head around all that is required on this wicked journey of ours .... so put up any question that you have - there are NO 'silly' questions!! We've all 'been there, done that' ...... so ask away.
If you feel a tad overwhelmed (specially with looking after your Mum as well) give out Helpline a call, for a confidential 'one on one' chat - a problem shared is a problem halved. xx. Your Mum is probably on some sort of Care Plan too - so there would be a Respite option built into it .... you may as well take advantage of that, so you and your husband have a break, whilst you enter this next phase of your treatment xx
take care .... if I can help, re my own dementia experience with my husband - you can shoot me a personal message as well (click on the Envelope on the top line - and add my name as the recipient.) I am more than happy to chat xx
