My mother was recently diagnosed with locally advanced non resectable pancreatic cancer. Since I live an hour away I have been staying with them often. This has caused a great deal of financial stress on me. I love my mother and want the very best for but it's getting a little hard to manage all of her doctors appointments, her care and see to it that my needs are met as well. What should I do?
I'm so sorry for this awful diagnosis. Is your dad still alive?
I assume what you mean is that you are losing income because of all the time you are taking off.
Can you work something out with your employer where you work 4 long days and have a day off each week for appointments?
Can mom pay for your gas?
Consider attending some of her appointments via phone from work.