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Dojacat,

Dojacat,  I had a different type of cancer but met patients with all different types of cancers from all walks of life.  In the beginning it is important to be patient and listen to his needs.  Make sure he gets the medical attention he needs and also talk to his medical team about your health as a care provider.  You are very important to him so it is essential you stay healthy both physically and emotionally. If you need a break it's ok to ask for help.  As a cancer survivor I realize we are not the easiest patients.  I understood that my care providers needed a day or two to on their own to prepare for my next, shall we say, adventure.  It's ok to feel lost.  Just know that you have found a flashlight and are on the way back to your trusted path.

Hi , welcome to the Online Community although sorry to hear about your husbands diagnosis. A cancer diagnosis in the family can be such a stressful and challenging time but I do hope you will find the community a safe place to get support and ask your questions.

The Community has various support groups (discussion rooms) so can I suggest you consider joining our supportive Gullet (oesophagus) cancer and see you have joined our Liver, secondary cancer group. These will be a safe places to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and talk with others who are supporting family and friends on their treatment pathway.

When it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting someone you may also benefit from joining our general Family and friends, Carers only and I see you have found our Supporting someone with incurable cancer group. these are good places to connect with others in the same position.

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.

Macmillan have many support platforms so do check out the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or via Webchat and Email too.

These services provide cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear. We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.

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.

Give me a shout if you need further help.

Best regards.