Hi had mammoplasty surgery,grade 2 invasive breast cancer on Wednesday last week I had to lose my nipple Thought I was taking in mostly in my stride but with a poker face until yesterday my long term partner decided he can’t do it anymore. Need to talk if anyone has been through this. I lost the one person who made me feel like a woman
He may feel frightened and for some men the answer is to walk away , hopefully till they come to their senses. My husband was being mega productive caring for me and cleaning the house every 5 minutes . One day he went to Maggies centre while I had chemo . The world just lifted from his shoulders. Don’t know if they are open just now but you could talk to someone hat Macmillan . I’m sure in the morning you will hear other stories .
take care xxx
love Ruby Rose
Hello
Similar happened to me. My other half was carrying on with another woman during my treatment. He said he didnt fancy me anymore......no hair, out of sorts.
He since wants me back, now my hair is growing back and I'm back at work etc. Idiot.
You are going thru a horrible experience and need support. Reach out to others around you. This will make you very strong.
Love julie x
Thankyou Julie , i was coping with the cancer ant the treatment thoughts very positively.. not so now which is why I reached out on here last night, we all have our own story and I’m hoping for some sort of comfort from ladies who are going through the same x
Hello
Well there are plenty on here who will be of comfort to you. You will be ok xxx
Love julie x
Honestly Kitc, men make so cross. My husband of 28 years told me I didn't have 'proper' cancer, smirked when he said I'd have to have permanent tattoos for radiotherapy (I didn't) and then decided he was feeling low a few weeks ago and needed support and he wonders why I'm not sympathetic towards him. He couldn't even bring himself to make me a cup of coffee and some toast the morning after my surgery! So although he may be finding it hard, he should of got support to help you, because I understand the journey you're going through. In addition to getting rid of a very small lump, I now know that I need to get rid of the 15 stone lump in my life. I know there will be many other supportive people to support you through this! Tania xx
Hello TT50
That made me laugh. I feel the same.....I say I need to free myself of 2 diseases......cancer and him. He was all for sympathy and well. Said he needed to feel needed. The fact i have been a good wife for 22 years and then he decided I'm no use when i get cancer made it clear to me i was only there to wait on his every need. His loss.
Julie x
Here's to freedom Julie, although I feel that getting rid of the bigger 'lump' may prove more trouble sum!! T xx
Yes I'm still trying to blast mine out
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