Hi, my husband was recently diagnoised with poorly differentiated squamous cell skin cancer. He has had an operation and is healing well. The problem is I am finding it hard to cope. The cancer had reached into the fatty skin layer and nerves. He has had a six week check up and scan. No sign of the cancer but I can't accept it has gone away. I have developed stress symptoms and am feeling I cannot cope. I have friends and family but can't talk to them about my fears. I am not sleeping. My husband doesn't want to talk about the cancer and is carrying on as normal. Is there an organisation I could talk to? Thank you.
Hi and a warm welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your husbands diagnosis, this is such a Gard tome for you all but I do hope you will find lots of comfort and support from people who understand here on the Online Community.
The Community has many dedicated support groups so can I recommend you start by joining our supportive Family and friends group. This is a safe place to talk to other people who are supporting family and friends on their journey.
If you'd like to connect into this group, you need to join the group. First click on the Green link I have created above. Then click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a new post by clicking in the box near the top right with + New (Computers) or + (Mobile Devices). You will then see a dropdown menu so why not hit ‘Start a Discussion in New here, say hello’
You could copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also search through existing ‘Discussions’ and click [reply] if you want to put up a comment.
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, emotional support, benefit and financial guidance or just a listening ear.
Talking to people face to face can indeed help a lot but during these strange times it’s not that available but do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area has opened up. Do also check out for a local Maggie's Centre
Always around if you need further help in navigating the community.
All the very best ((hugs))
