My wife has cancer not sure what type but she had it a few years back it has also spread to a lung. I am doing my best to support her whilst waiting on Chemo. She is putting a brave face on. Problem is I have insomnia and if I mention to her now that I didn't sleep very well she turns on me and says 'It's not all about you' I explain I know she is tired too so I am guessing the best thing to do is not mention it again.
I know women are stronger than men emotionally and I can't talk about this to anyone as it upsets me too much. Any thoughts?
Hi Gary1957 and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
I'm sorry to read that your wife has recently discovered that her cancer has spread to her lungs and you're right that cancer affects everyone in the family.
As you know, the online community is divided up into different support groups so I'm going to recommend that you also join the carers only group which is a safe and supportive place to share your emotions and worries with others who have a loved one living with cancer.
To join just click on the link I've created which will take you directly there. You can then join and start a new post in the same way as you did here and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
It would be great if you could pop something about your wife's diagnosis and treatment so far into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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