Hi everyone. I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with breast cancer. Having mastectomy on Jan 30th. I’m a strong person but am getting very little help from family. My husband won’t even wash a cup, and I find it very hard coping with everything plus HIS 2 dogs. I am very low and weepy which is not like me, and GP can’t see me for another 3 weeks. Any suggestions really welcome. Glad to be in this group. Thank you
Have you thought about finding a Maggie Centre for additional group/individual support. I found it so helpful. You should push for your Dr to see you sooner. I have been going through a very emotional time of late and am now taking a low dose anti depressant just to help balance Serotonin. We go through an awful lot on these journies and theres no shame in needing extra support.
Sorry your husband is being so selfish. Have you told him how you are feeling and told him what you need? Men often say we dont tell them. They need to know in simple terms what we want
Do you have support from any girlfriends? I am so sorry you are having such a hard time. Easy to say but if that was my partners attitude i know what i would do! You need support not stress. The Macmillan support line are very good to talk to
Is he ill? Is that why hes not nice? Perhaps he also needs support and men arent good asking for help. Will he open up to you if you ask about him? You may discover how you could help each other.
Hi MidgeMacc
Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and that you are getting no support from your husband. You can ring he Macmillan helpline for support on 0808 808 00 00 to get support if you’d like. They can even arrange counselling for you if you want.
Wishing you the best of luck with your treatment.
Best wishes
Daisy53
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