Caring for husband with terminal bowel cancer

FormerMember
FormerMember
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We were told on Monday that the treatment isn’t working now and to get our affairs in order. How do you manage when loved one feels so poorly and you’re not a health professional. 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hello SMH,

    My wife has advanced breast cancer and she has been fighting it on and off for nearly 7 years. She has had chemo 6 different types of chemo and just started the sixth last Thursday, all we can hope for with the chemo is to slow the cancer. 

    I take my lead from my wife and she keeps giving me instruction on what to and not to do when she is no longer with us. 2 years ago she got me to take out an over 50’s life insurance so I had enough for funeral, she has told what music she wants and what to be cremated in. Our daughter is pregnant and the baby is due in March I am hoping my wife will still be around. 

    From a purely  selfish point if view I am dreading the loneliness and perhaps forging new relationships if it comes to that. 

    Sorry I haven’t really answered your question, I suppose you need to look at the practical stuff such as wills and finances. 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Thanks. Seven years is a long journey. Your wife and yourself seem to be a good team.

    Having a grandchild to pour your love into will help I’m sure. 

    You’re not selfish, though I know how you feel. Sometimes I just want it over with to live what’s left of my life.

    Thanks for replying