Hi everyone, I’m new here. My husband was diagnosed with testicular cancer November 2021. I struggled at the time to find the strength to support the both of us but somehow I managed. Husband has his op and has recovered well but I feel like I have not dealt with it very well mentally. Why has it affected me so much when it wasn’t me who had the diagnosis?? Is there anyone here who is in similar situation or can relate at all please?
Hi and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
I'm glad to read that your husband has recovered well from his surgery but, as you've discovered, a cancer diagnosis doesn't only affect the person who has cancer.
As the online community is divided up into different support groups, I'm going to recommend that you join the carers only group, which is a safe and supportive place to discuss your worries and emotions with others who have a loved one living with cancer. I'm sure you'll find plenty of people in that group who will recognise how you feel.
To join just click on the link I've provided which will take you directly to the group. You can then join and start a new post in the same way as you did here and join in with exiting conversations by clicking on 'reply.
Sending a virtual (((hug)))
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
