So Lost and petrified

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Hello everyone, I can’t quite believe what is happening, my husband was diagnosed with lung cancer in both lungs this week, he went on his own for the appointment as he thought he had a chest infection with some fluid.

When he came home and told me, my world just fell apart. I’m sure you can all relate to this.  Trouble is I’m trying to be strong till next week till we find out more of stages it’s at and treatment but I’m not coping. I feel as if I’m drowning in information and what if’s?

My husband is quite the opposite and being it will be fine and it can get fixed. I adore him and his positivity but he won’t even look at anything on this fantastic website. How do I prepare him for any bad news next week? I’m not being dramatic but we spoke to the consultant on the phone and I could tell by her voice it was very serious when she explained the tumour’s in both lungs and the amount of fluid build up. 
I can’t eat, sleep and constantly feel sick. I’m sorry if this sounds selfish but I don’t know how to get through the next few days my heart is breaking for him and the thought of losing him. He is my world.

i have read some fantastic messages on here and I am in complete awe of how strong people are, I just feel I’m letting him down.

Each hour feels like a day. I’m so lost and advice on how to get through the next few days please? X

  •  am with you all the way and you do recover largely from shock xxx

  • Also you ask about preparing your husband for this - it is good to have a chat in  advance and then write down any questions you both have, also go together. That way you can see how he is feeling in advance and prepare a way forward  and you are there  to cover if he forgets something.(remember though he is the focus of the consultation, so let him take the lead).

    Also, sometimes you have to ask the consultants questions, as they don't it seems to me  to  like to second guess what your concerns are, but telling you what might happens when they cannot be sure it will!