Husband 69 was diagnosed last July with stage 4 Gleason 8 prostate cancer , he thought he needed a hip replacement…. Had some symptoms for last few years but refused to visit GP or have any tests.. even though I’d asked him to.
Now having hormone treatment to slow it down , he’s got metastasis in most of pelvis/femurs/ lymph glands/ nodes and lungs.
sometimes I feel so angry.. this could have been solved…
I guess there are many wives/ partners like me?
Hi Roberta8
I think many wives will recognise the reluctance of their men when it comes to going to Drs.
My husband definitely buries his head and even now he’s got a diagnosis and is undergoing treatment (hopefully his will be cured), he still isn’t interested in reading about the process or the impact of the treatment - and definitely doesn’t think about how he can improve his chances.
It’s ok to be angry and in fact is part of the process but remember it’s not definite that it could have been solved if he’d gone to the Drs earlier. It might have been but the thing with cancer is that no one can ever be sure of the path it will take. So be angry at the cancer and not him - if you can. For no other reason that that might help you cope.
sending lots of love and strength
S x
Thanks for your reply, unfortunately it didn’t hit the spot and has left me feeling pretty depressed all day- but thanks for your good wishes etc
I’m sure you meant well
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