Husband collapsed 2 week ago with what I thought was a stroke and seizures, cat scan revealed 4 tumours. Due to complications in hospital he's still awaiting mri scan and biopsy of lymph nodes to determine what type /stage cancer is at. Currently on steroids in hospital to reduce swelling around the tumour on his brain. Was told with the tumours already spread and his current health condition the prognosis wasn't looking good. I'm still struggling to get my head around it never mind what's going through his mind as he wont open up to me. Now another family member has also been diagnosed with cancer.
Hi Ace and welcome to the Online Community although I am sorry to hear about the suddenness of your husbands cancer diagnosis. A cancer diagnosis like this in the family can be such a stressful, challenging and scary time and it’s hard Coming to terms with a cancer diagnosis but I do hope you will find the community a safe place to get support and ask your questions.
The Community is divided into support groups (discussion rooms) and if you care to look through this list you will find all our many dedicated cancer support groups listed. These groups are safe places to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green (Bold) link I have created above. Once you find the group(s) for your husbands cancer type, click on the group link then when the 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 new post.
When it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting a family members you may also benefit from joining our general Carers only group where you will connect with others navigating the same challenges.
Macmillan have many support services 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. 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 supporting all the family.
Please do get back to me if you need further help.
All the very best.
