Life expectancy of my husband

Hi  and welcome to the Online Community although I am sorry to hear about your husbands diagnosis.

A cancer diagnosis like this 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 is divided into support groups (discussion rooms) and when it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting family you may benefit from joining our general Carers only and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups where you will connect with others navigating the same challenges. These groups are safe places to talk to others who are support family on the same journey, to ask questions and get support.

If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green (Bold) link(s) I have created above. 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 new post.

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 and aim to give support to all the family.

Please do get back to me if you need further help.

((hugs))

Hi Ronnie27 My husband has been given the same prognosis, he was diagnosed with a low grade tumour last November but it has spread rapidly since his last scan in May, and it has now changed into a high grade tumour and he has been given months left to live, he is due soon to start radiotherapy. I too am scared of what's going to happen in the coming months

It’s hard to deal with I know how you feel it’s really scary my husband was diagnosed in may with grade 4 he has had radiotherapy and is now on chemo pills I just hope it prolongs his quality of life a bit longer. Sending you hugs xxx

Thank you for replying, it's so hard to come to terms with, it turns your life upside down. I'm trying to be positive for my husband but inside it's tearing me apart. Thinking of you and your husband xx