My husband has been diagnosed with incurable stage 4 lung cancer which has spread to his spine, hip, pelvis, ribs and lympg glands.
We saw the oncologist 10 days ago and were given the treatment plan and prognosis (6 months at worst, 3 years at best). But we still do not have a treatment start date.
I am really struggling to deal with this, no start date is frustrating. I am terrified they are prioritising others over him as maybe they have better chances - irrational I am sure...
I find myself getting irritated with him over really little things, resenting that he cannot do the things we usually do. I then lock myslef away and cry and cry and cry. When I cry in front of him he feels bad and that is not faor so I feel I have to hide it.
I feel so selfish that I am struggling to cope, when it is him that is poorly
Hi LT74 this is an unimaginably tough time for you both, it's completely understandable to be upset and emotional. I was wondering if you've looked at some of the support Macmillan offers. There's some information in the link below that might help you and please remember you can call the Macmillan supoort line and have a chat with their expert team. I did this myself during my treatment and It helped a lot. Best wisges
