Nate and Patty met in college over a dozen years ago. They were married two years ago. About six years ago, after a serious incident of vertigo, Nate persuaded Patty to see a doctor. She had not been to a doctor since her initial MS diagnosis right after college.
Patty travels a lot for work, and though she loves what she does, it’s difficult for someone with MS. The last two years have been particularly challenging, a “dark period” in Patty’s words. “I just feel like I’ve run out of the ability to be flexible,” she says. Being flexible however is important for Patty’s employer
In 2014 Nate was diagnosed with a glioblastoma (a stage 4 brain cancer) that is expected to be terminal. He had brain surgery and extensive physical therapy rehab. The surgery removed the original tumor, but physicians expect Nate’s cancer to return at some point.
Because of his condition, Nate cannot work, adding to the stress Patty already has about her condition and managing her work. Their finances are strained and their support network has dried up. “People are eager to participate and support in the short-term, but in the long-term it’s draining,” explains Nate. “The problem with being terminal [is that] everybody expects you to [die] in the first year.”
Nate and Patty met in college over a dozen years ago. They were married two years ago. About six years ago, after a serious incident of vertigo, Nate persuaded Patty to see a doctor. She had not been to a doctor since her initial MS diagnosis right after college.
Patty travels a lot for work, and though she loves what she does, it’s difficult for someone with MS. The last two years have been particularly challenging, a “dark period” in Patty’s words. “I just feel like I’ve run out of the ability to be flexible,” she says. Being flexible however is important for Patty’s employer
In 2014 Nate was diagnosed with a glioblastoma (a stage 4 brain cancer) that is expected to be terminal. He had brain surgery and extensive physical therapy rehab. The surgery removed the original tumor, but physicians expect Nate’s cancer to return at some point.
Because of his condition, Nate cannot work, adding to the stress Patty already has about her condition and managing her work. Their finances are strained and their support network has dried up. “People are eager to participate and support in the short-term, but in the long-term it’s draining,” explains Nate. “The problem with being terminal [is that] everybody expects you to [die] in the first year.”
