I am supporting my husband, who is about to start treatment for prostate cancer. This comes after a long journey that stayed with a routine blood test showing a high PSA reading. He responded by having a break down, taking to his bed and drinking for 5 months. When he finally began to accept things, I began being investigated for Ovarian cancer. After 8 months and 3 waits for cancer results I was given the all clear and the possibility that I was mis diagnosed. This has put extra strain on our relationship as we are in very different places. I can not express any feelings of relief and the need to get out there and live life as I feel guilty as my husband has a long way to go. I don’t want friends and family to worry about me so I don’t tell them how I feel. I am hoping this forum will help me talk and express my feelings.
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