My husband has cancer and I’m finding it hard to cope can you help me
Hi Star breaker
Welcome to our community, I hope you find it both informative and supportive.
I am Steve one of the community champions and my experience of cancer is via my wife who has Leiomyosarcoma - she had two lots of chemotherapy and the second of those managed to render her stable - living with cancer rather than anything else. What type of cancer does your husband have?
There was a really good article on loneliness that you can read here and there is a tool in your area that can help find groups near you - sometimes worth using the hospital postcode too.
<<hugs>>
Steve
Hi Star breaker,
I am so sorry to hear your comment. Macmillan offers a buddy service where you can access emotional and practical support. I am one and its not just for people with cancer as far as I know. you can get referred by calling the Macmillan helpline on 0808 239 21 01.
Hugs
Carl
Hi Star breaker
I am so sorry to hear you are feeling this way, and I completely understand where you’re coming from. I am in exactly the same place right now and it’s so lonely. Just coming here and seeing that I am not alone does seem to help sometimes. More than happy to chat if you want to get in touch xxxx
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2025 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007