My husband has stage 4 prostate cancer with mets in lymph nodes and liver. Had good response to chemo last year. Since September he has had increasing problems with pain in left leg. Treated for gout, told could be nerve damage from chemo, etc. Finally following scans he’s been told he has 3 tumours! One under knee, one in ankle and one in heel. Certainly explains the pain! Having radiotherapy next week to try to address pain. Very debilitating- poor mobility due to pain. Managed with morphine. On crutches around house. Bed now downstairs. Needs a wheelchair if we leave home. We just are stunned how quickly a cancer diagnosis completely changes your life. We are now getting amazing practical support from palliative care team. Just wondered how other people are coping with the emotional upheaval while supporting their loved ones through these challenging times.
Hi and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your husbands diagnosis and ongoing challenges.
A cancer diagnosis in the family can be challenging in so many ways but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer treatment journey will help you navigate this difficult time.
The Community is organised into cancer specific support groups and I see you have joined our supportive Prostate cancer group as this will be a good place to connect with patients and families navigating the same type of cancer treatment journey.
To go to the group just click on the link above then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
When it comes to the practical challenges of supporting someone you may benefit from talking with others caring for family and friends so do check out our Family and friends, Carers only and supporting someone with incurable cancer groups as you will connect with others supporting family and friends through their cancer journey.
It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening 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.
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