Husband waiting for more palliative chemo

FormerMember over 4 years ago

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my husband was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016. Unfortunately in jan we were told it had spread to his lungs and he would need palliative chemo. This was 2 months before our daughter was born.
he has coped with the chemo well but it finished 3 weeks ago and since then his scan has shown the lung modules are slightly bigger. He will therefore restart chemo in a few weeks.

he has chosen not to ask about prognosis and I support this as I don’t think it will help either of us right now.
However I am so scared about the future, how I will be able to bring up our daughter alone, how I will cope with grief when the end happens.

Not sure what I’m looking for but maybe people in a similar situation.
thanks x

FormerMember over 4 years ago in reply to FormerMember

I really understand. So pleased you have the dog to take out. Would you be able to meet family and friends for walks in a socially distanced way so that you can still feel safe for your husband but also have some company? Xxx

FormerMember over 4 years ago in reply to Will6

I again really understand how you feel. Lots of my friends starting to relax a bit with Covid and I have felt v separate as we still are trying to protect him as much as possible. That said the trips we have had recently to the pub and cafes etc have felt more normal and I’ve really found that helpful to forget the horrible stuff.

as he says it sounds like you’ve been an incredible support to him. I also feel this has been really helpful hearing from others in similar situations. Sending lots of love and strength xxxx

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