Hello,
My partner has terminal cancer (first diagnosed just over two years ago). He was doing quite well for a while but we are now at the palliative care stage. I think we mostly cope quite well but he (understandably) gets very frustrated and angry about not being able to do things, and at the moment it seems like something new every day that he can no longer do. I actually signed up here a while ago but haven't posted yet. Covid has made things worse as I can't really leave him and now no-one can come in and sit with him while I go out for a bit (not that there is anywhere I can actually go at the moment!).
I am basically hoping for somewhere to vent when it all gets too much - there's only so much I can expect my family and friends to put up with, and although they are wonderful they don't really "get" it.
Hi and a warm welcome to the Online Community but sorry that you had to find us. I am also very sorry to hear about your partners diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis will bring many questions, lots of confusion, stress and yes, a place to vent can help a lot.
You may well benefit from talking with other people who are on the same type of journey.
The Online Community is organised into dedicated support groups so you may want to look at joining our supportive Carers only and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups as these are good places where you will connect with others walking the same type of cancer support journey.
Follow the above links then choose ‘click to join' or ‘join’ when the page opens. You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ and just copy and paste the text from your first post here.... or just join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance 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 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.
