I was diagnosed with breast cancer in February this year, I had a lumpectomy and my oncotype dx score came back in the grey area with a 2% benefit for chemo.I made the decision not to have chemotherapy and started hormone therapy, my radiotherapy treatments started this week.
My husband was wonderfully supportive in the early stages, in a practical way, helping with our two young children and doing everything around the house. unfortunately he has never really provided emotional support and I have sought that from my close friends who are fantastic.
He has become depressed over the last few weeks, looking after me and the children plus work, on top of lockdown, which really took its toll on him. He was signed off work for stress/depression 4 weeks ago. And has become very snappy, and defensive. I have been treading on egg shells and have avoided him this week.
I have an hour journey each way for my radiotherapy and I’m feeling more tired.
He told me today that he believes our marriage has come to an end and we are no longer able to communicate. I’m not sure what I expect by posting this but I certainly feel a little better by writing it down.
So sorry to hear that, it seems like differing with you emotional needs. I hope you can both work together, perhaps with some on-line counselling? I'm a man and am aware of my wife's state of mind, I've Multiple Myeloma but still find it hard to tune in to her after 30 odd years. Maybe you could try individual therapy? He's had a lot on his plate and you both deserve some sort of happiness
Your story has similarities to mine, I chose not to have chemotherapy also, for a very small percentage. My husband though was never supportive, but again had a break down when my treatment ended and that’s the time I found I needed some tlc. I did ask my daughter if she thought it was guilt that made him have the breakdown, she said no he’s not remorseful at all. But your husband was supportive at first, so I wonder if it’s just been to much for him? Lastly though you need to put yourself and your needs first, have you got someone who could drive you to your radiotherapy sessions, I felt ok to do the half our journey, but my sister insisted on taking me, which was lovely. Have you sought emotional support for yourself too? Take care lovely! Xx
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