Hi everyone I’m new to the group and hoping I can find some advice on how to cope with my partners cancer diagnosis and my mums secondary breast cancer. My mum has now decided after 2 years of secondary she is no longer having anymore treatment. Her tumour is in between her breastbone and is growing. Over the last 2 weeks we’ve just found out my partner has a Neuroblastoma in his nose which has spread into his brain. I am feeling so out of control at the minute and feel helpless I can’t fix them both. My anxiety is sky high but I’m hiding it so I can look positive The lockdown has made it worse because I can’t see my mum and resources are harder to reach. Thank you for reading if you got this far xx
Hi and a warm welcome to Carers. I'm sorry to hear about your partner and your mum. You say that, 'I can't fix them both', but sadly, you can't 'fix' either of them and that's part of the anguish of being a carer; wanting to 'fix' what you can't. It's easy to understand that your 'anxiety is sky high' but 'hiding it' is likely to make things worse.Your mum has taken the decision so many do, and I admire her for it, while understanding how hard it is for you. I'd suggest you call the helpline on 0808 808 0000 and have a good chat with one of our experts to relieve some of the pressure.
You might like also to join the emotional issues group; they're a very supportive bunch and you need all the support you can get, and this page has a lot of information on support for carers. And talk to us; we're here for for you.
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Hi Lissiloo
I feel your pain. My husband has stage 4 esophageal cancer spead to his bones. Our diagnosis is very new. I thought I was coping well until this week when I've had a complete breakdown. You have had a complete blow with your mum and your partner. Your feelings are normal, its normal to feel overwhelmed with worry and anxiety. The lockdown isnt helping either. Please take care of yourself and be kind to yourself. You are suffering as well as your partner and your mum.
Sending love and a big hug xxx
Hi LoobyLou49
Thank you so much for your reply. I will take on your advice and look at the group and helpline. I realise I can't fix them, its sinking in now. I have decided to have a cancer free weekend from today and look at it all again on Monday.
Thank you again
Alicia
Hi the cancerwife
Thank you so much for your message it means a lot. My Mum's diagnosis has settled with me because its been over 1 year but my partners has totally come out of the blue. He is fit and healthy otherwise and has turned our lives upside down as I am sure it has you. I am learning to take one day at a time and not look too far ahead. Going to try and have a cancer free weekend and start again on Monday. I hope you can do the same. Take care and sending big hugs and love back xxxx
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