Hello - Partner cancer diagnosis

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Hi all,

My other half has a prostrate cancer diagnosis.

I have good and bad days and some terrifying days. It would just be really nice to allay some fears and reach out to others who understand.

Thank you in advance 

C x 

  • Hello C ( 

    I know you posted on the Prostate group about 9 months ago introducing yourself. Why not add your other half's diagnosis and journey to date to your profile and then repost this on the Prostate group and we can give you advice regarding the diagnosis and treatment he is going through.

    To add to your profile on your home page click on the computer icon - top right, then profile then edit. Once you have written something remember to click on save. (You can read a members profile if it'd been completed by clicking on their user name or avatar).

    You posted this at 2.07am this morning - on this group there is a very active support thread and here's the link you need to join in the conversation:

     Awake and up all night 

    There's usually someone around on there 24 hours a day - just add a post to the thread and introduce yourself - it's a great thread and full of people who "understand" what you are going through.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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    • I can totally empathise with you. My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2024. His is terminal and has spread to the bones. He has recently come out of hospital because he has an acute fracture of the pelvis. I have good days and bad days and he gets very snappy with me when I am trying my best to help him (I know the reason he lashes out is because he is scared and in pain) and i try not let it get to me but sometimes it does. We have been married for 31 years and have 2 special needs sons and we know we are slowly losing him. Its understandable that you are scared, it's heartbreaking to see a loved one suffer. As I keep saying to my husband we can't control the cancer so let's focus on the things we can control, like putting things in place incase of any deteriation just taking time out to enjoy things as a family, even if it's just watching a movie together. I am sorry you are going through all of this, but what you are feeling is perfectly normal and understandable. I hope this is reassuring for you.  Kind regards
  • Hello  

    Thank you for your very supportive post - although I am so sorry to find out the situation you and your husband are in. There are a couple of groups on the Community you may wish to join for help and support from others in the same or similar situation and here are the links you need;

     Supporting someone with incurable cancer forum and

     Prostate cancer forum 

    If you click on the links I have provided, when the page opens up click on "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page. Once you have joined a group you can start your own thread - details here:

     New to the Online Community - some help in getting started 

    You are assured of plenty of help and support.

    If you need any further help in navigation the Community please do get back to me.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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