My husband recently diagnosed with oesophagus cancer
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I am struggling to cope as this is his second diagnosis of cancer in 2017 it was prostate cancer came through that now this we are truly heartbroken and struggling.
I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Of course you’re struggling and heartbroken. I really hope you can both find support here that will help you feel less alone.
A cancer diagnosis brings a lot of questions and looking for answers can ramp up the stress and confusion but talking with people who are on the same journey can help a lot and will reduce the whirlwind wind that is rushing in your head.
There are a few places here where you can connect with people who understand the journey you are on. You can ask the folks questions about tests, treatments and what to expect during the months ahead. I’d suggest looking at the oesophageal cancer group, family and friends and Carers groups
Follow the link above to the group (it is worth indicating how you want to receive email notifications when someone answers your posts) then go to the 'Start a Discussion' tab just under the main group name and set up your own Discussion and introduce yourself to the group - you could just copy an paste what you have in this first post.
You may find our various Macmillan Support Line Services to be helpful - call them on 0808 808 00 00This free service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information. Clinical Information, Financial Support and Work Guidance mostly open 8.00 to 8.00 but check the link.
We also have our ‘Ask an Expert’. section where you can post questions to our mostly Volunteer Experts but please allow 2 working days to get a reply.
Our Online Information and Support Sectionis a good place to find information covering cancer diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
Talking to people face to face can help a lot so check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area or a Maggie’s Centre as these folks are amazing.
