Hi. Just joined. Found out today my partner of 10 years has terminal cancer after being diagnosed in October. We're both early 40s and were trying for a baby. Unfortunately due to work and covid we weren't living together and he has almost completely shut me out. Doesn't want me to now come and see him and on top of the diagnosis this is breaking my heart. Don't think I can bare being without him now or after xxx
Hi Alibee77 and a warm welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your partners diagnosis and the challenges you are facing.
A cancer diagnosis like this in the family can be so stressful and challenging but I do hope you find the community a safe place to get support and ask your questions.
You may find it helpful to call the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 as this service provides practical information, emotional support or just a listening ear.
Someone having getting a diagnosis like this will go though considerable emotions and it’s not that unusual for them to close out the people they love.
You may find it helpful to join our Family and friends and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups where you may connect with others supporting family and friends who are experiencing the same problems.
These are safe places to talk to others who may have a similar experiences to ask questions and talk with others.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green (Bold) link I have created above. Then once the group page opens 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 or + (Depending on the device you are using) and you are ready to go. You could copy and paste the text from this post into your
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and provide support for all the family.
Always around if you need further help in navigating the community.
Wishing you all the very best.
