Yes it is painful to be caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed with cancer.
my partner was diagnosed with oesophagal cancer last July . What a shock and the begins a journey ,a journey which few of us have ever been on before-learning every step of the way. In January after many tests we found out the the cancer is inoperable and he was referred to a hospice for palliative care. So far he has refused more chem as he felt too weak after the investigative surgery but is getting a little stronger every day and so when he sees the consultant this week he may decide to accept it -this will entirely be his decision. Although diabetic he was given steriods which have helped increase his appetite and he is starting to put back on some of the weight he previously lost -also he has been prescribed Ensure Plus which we make into delicious ice cream sodas. His spirits are pretty good -some days better then others but then that is like most of us and is finding meditation very helpful. At present he is very very tired which he thinks is a result of the explorative op -I'm not too sure on that but I don't know . So far taking each day as it comes
