Hello
My name is Anna and my wonderful partner has just recently been diagnosed with terminal and inoperable lung cancer. He is 46 and we only met a year ago. We both finally found 'our one' in each other.
He has a spindle cell sarcoma in his right lung. He is due to start chemo in the next 2wks, but we know this is palliative not curative. They have given him 12 months providing he reacts to treatment.
I feel so lost and broken hearted, my world has been torn apart with this. I feel bad writing about me and my feelings when it's my other half going through it, but we have agreed this is a joint diagnosis as affects us both. We talk and are amazingly open with each other.
However, I can't stop the tears and I am truly terrified of the road we have to take. So I thought I'd come here and see if there is any comfort or support I can get. The pain I feel inside is consuming me, I need to be strong for him but I just feel like I let him down and that our life has come unravelled.
Hi and welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your partners diagnosis, this must have come as such a shock.
A terminal cancer diagnosis in the family can be very challenging but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer support journey (my one is completely different) will help you navigate this difficult time.
The New to Community is like the Community Reception area and as there are many cancer types and experiences so likewise the Community has many support groups so can I recommend you start of by joining our supportive Carers only and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups where you will connect with others supporting family and friends
Navigating the community will depend on the device you are using.
To join a group just click on the green link above then scroll down and choose 'click to join' or 'join' on the page that opens. You can then introduce yourself by putting up a post by clicking on ‘New Thread’ or ‘New here, say hello’ then 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'.
It’s always good to talk so do call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service provides lots of cancer information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.
We also have Cancer Nurse Team in our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
All the very best ((hugs))
Hi and a warm welcome to you as well. I am so sorry to hear about the challenges you are facing.
Do check out the links I have put up and if you need more help navigating the site please get back to me ((hugs))
