A few weeks ago my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer. It came as a big shock to all of us, this is the first person in his side of the family to have cancer. He's decided to go to radiology thereapy to sap the cancer. Its 2mm long but near the right side of his prostate. I am personally in shock, we've been through lots of big medical things but this is one thing too many to cope with. First of my dad was in and out of hospital with cardiac things - heart attack - bad angina. Then mum got cancer non hodgkinsons lymphoma, she lasted a year before she died of it. My daughter has had a heart transplant, and has a lot of medical things wrong. One of which is epilepsy. I am pre diabetic, asmathic, and have a lot of allergies, so this is one thing I am finding really hard to cope with. He has had one round of medication, and an injection and has to have another injection and then the radiotherapy starts. Which I am dreading. As it is I feel overwelhmed as he has has always been the healthy one.
Hi clairegrps and welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your husbands diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis like this in the family can be such a challenging and stressful time but getting support from others who are dealing with the ‘exact same' cancer type and support challenges can help a lot.
The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) and ai can see that you have already joined and posted in our Prostate cancer support group. This is a safe place to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support from family members who are navigating the same journey.
When it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting family and friends you may also benefit from joining our Carers only support group where you will connect with others navigating the same support challenges.
Our Support Line teams are available 7 days a week, 8am-8pm on freephone 0808 808 00 00, email or live webchat where you will find one of team there to help you out. 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.
Do get back to me if you need further help.
