Hello
My husband has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma. He had biopsies this week and we go into see the consultant next week for formal diagnosis and treatment plan.
World has turned upside down, but I want to do as much as I can to help this fight, I want to understand as much as I can, and to be the best I can for him.
I am very up and down. Positive then grief stricken. And still so shocked.
I am very frightened consultant will tell us its advanced...she has already given prognosis of 18months to 2 years. But from what I have read, that is generalised for this aggressive cancer, I hope beyond hope he will live beyond that.
Anyway, that's us.
Thank you for reading and understanding x
Hi Minniepippa and a warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community, a Community that no one really plans to see themselves joining, and so sorry to hear about your husbands diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis 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 is organised into support groups you may want to have a look at our supportive Mesothelioma group as this is the place where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as a patient or family.
Follow the above link then choose ‘click to join' or ‘join’ when the page opens.
You can then introduce yourself, post questions or just join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
You may also find our Carers only, Family and friends and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups a great benefit as you will connect with others supporting family through their cancer journey.
Its always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support or just a listing ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available.
You can use other methods to contact our Support Services (LINK) and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
All the very best.
