Caring for someone with cancer in Spain

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My husband has bladder cancer that has now metastasised to his lungs. He has just finished chemotherapy and started a course of immunotherapy. We live in Andalucía, Spain and have found the public health care system here very good in general. We get support from a psychologist at the AECC. In January he began to receive home care under the Ley de Dependencia which has helped me a lot. He also has a disability certificate (he has a ureterostomy) and disabled parking badge. If anyone living in Spain would like any info on what help is available and how to access it, I’d be happy to share our experiences! 

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    I am Brian, one of the Community Champions here at Macmillan. I have just noticed your cracking post has had no replies. By me replying it will be "bumped up" to the top of the group and I hope seen and replied to by other members of the group.

    It's great to know that healthcare in other Countries works and thank you for your offer of support to others.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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  • Hi,  I am in Portugal, my partner was diagnosed with oral cancer.  Not quite so easy here, have had to fight for everything, also dont speak the language very well, no support, extremely lonely.  Have to travel 4 hours to see dr etc etc.  good luck to anyone.  I am more than happy to help anyone if I can be of any assistance.

  • That sounds tough, dub. We got a lot of help from local social services who set up the home care & the teleasistence. Is there a cancer charity in Portugal who could help? Language can be an issue: my husband struggles with more complex conversations but I am able to interpret for him.  He receives a UK state pension and now gets attendance allowance which helps with extra financial needs. I really hope you find some support as it can make a big difference.