My son’s partner is likely to receive a diagnosis of terminal cancer this week as chemo hasnt worked. He would like them to get married. Is this possible in hospital
My son’s partner is likely to receive a diagnosis of terminal cancer this week as chemo hasnt worked. He would like them to get married. Is this possible in hospital
Hello, my name is Jess. I’m a Cancer Information and Support Adviser.
LigLag first of all may I say how sorry I am to hear of your son’s partner’s diagnosis. I can appreciate this is an incredibly difficult time for you all. How are you coping with things?
If you wanted to start the ball rolling with their marriage in hospital, there are a couple of suggestions I can make.
First of all, the Citizens Advice Bureau has some information on their website about marriages – in particular it covers ‘Where a Marriage can take place’. You may wish to contact them directly for further information on how to move things forward from here.
I would also suggest liaising with the hospital themselves – this could be the ward or your son’s partner’s cancer team. They will be able to discuss things further and hopefully help to facilitate this for them.
You’d be welcome to speak with us here on the Support Line too if you’d like. We offer emotional support, a listening ear and general information, as well as having a team of Cancer Information Nurses and Money and Work advisors. You can call us on 0808 808 00 00, or email us, or use our Online Chat. We’re available 8am-8pm seven days a week.
You might also like to have a look at our Groups on the Online Community – we have various different forums such as cancer experience, cancer types and an exclusive forum for carers.
Take care, wishing you all the best
Jess
