Hi all after advice
my wife had breast cancer about 18 month ago and had breast removed as well as limph nodes under her left arm
the problem is although she is great and healthy now which I’m grateful for it is myself that is struggling. I am at the point of breaking and don’t know where to turn I know it bad of me but I just can not get my head around seeing the scar or even think of any together time if you know what I mean
it has bought up a lot of issues in my life and I’m cracking up any suggestions taken please help as I feel very selfish and at times alone
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am am always sorry to see folks finding us and so sorry to hear about the challenges you are facing.
Being the person with the cancer I can’t put myself in your shoes but I would always say that my wife had the hardest part of the journey in my opinion.
A cancer diagnosis in the family brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.
The Community has various support groups so can I direct you to our Breast cancer group as this is the place where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as patient or family. These are the folks who understand both sides of the journey.
You may also find our Family and friends group a great benefit as you will connect with others supporting family through their cancer journey.
Follow the links I've created above then choose ‘click to join' when the page opens.
You can then introduce yourself and post questions selecting '+New' or '+' (depending on your device) you can also join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk - our Macmillan Support Services provides lots of ways to connect. The service is open every day 8am to 8pm and it's free to call. Clicking here will give you more information.
You can also email them, use the online chat and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
All the very best.
Mike - Thehighlander
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I wish you all the best in searching for people to connect with and that you find the support that you deserve.
