My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer (with lymph nodes) April last year and has been having immunotherapy. He’s only 47. I am looking a him as best I can but I have to continue working full time, and I also have kidney disease and lupus and going through perimenopause so it’s lot!
My doctor suggested a macmillan nurse but my question is what support can they offer? We haven’t given up hope; he’s had a good response so far. I thought Macmillan nurses just helped at end of life. Unless they do ironing and cleaning (joke!) I’m not sure what they could offer at this stage?
Hi Margot83
There are a range of people that are classified as Macmillan Nurses as are describer here.
Has your husband had a needs assessment? At the same time it might be helpful for you to get a carers assessment. There is information of getting these from the NHS website.
<<hugs>>
Steve
