Hi, I'm new to this so please excuse me if I don't know what I'm doing.
My husband was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in August 23 which had spread from a kidney which he had removed. We always had a very close relationship and could talk to each other about anything. Since his diagnosis I feel like I'm being pushed out and he won't discuss his feelings (or basically anything) with me. How can I get him to open up to me and start talking? Thank you.
Hello Yelsel
A warm welcome to the Macmillan online Community, although I am so sorry to find you here under these circumstances. I have a very different type of cancer and I am aware that some people will not or do not wish to "open up" about their feelings.
So the Community is divided up into various cancer specific and cancer experience forums. To find the best support and to "meet" fellow Community members with the same or similar circumstances here are two links for you:
Lung cancer forum and Supporting someone with incurable cancer forum
To join these forums, just click on the links I have provided and when the page opens up just click on "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page. You can then either copy and paste or repost your original post in the "New Here - Say Hello" section. I am sure you will receive plenty of help and suggestions.
You can also contact our Support Line which is for everyone connected with cancer. It's a free call on 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm 7 days a week). I am sure they will be able to offer you some extra support.
I hope the above helps, if I can do anything else for you please do let me know.
Best wishes - Brian.
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