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Gymlover 16 days ago

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I'm 61 years old and 10 days ago was diagnosed with triple negative, grade 3 breast cancer.
My husband and I have been together for 8 years. We both have grown up children and I have a grandson.
We live in gorgeous countryside in the Southwest.
I think I'm handling my diagnosis quite well but my husband is having 'hissy fits' all the time. I realise it's his stress but I just want a calm environment, it's hard enough without him causing these upsetting moments. I've asked him to find some way of handling his emotions, suggested all sorts of help amd he agrees but then he just doesn't do anything. I discovered before this that he's "Mr Drama' and now it's obviously even worse.

Missymolly 16 days ago

Hi Gymlover,

Welcome to the forum.

Sorry you have been diagnosed with breast cancer. This forum is very good for support and information.

Unfortunately some people don't always handle stress very well. Your husband can self refer to cancer care who will provide counselling for him which will hopefully lessen his stress levels and let him be more supportive to you.

I wish you well with your treatment and recovery. You should also refer to the macmillan nurses and cancer care who will support you as best they can during your journey xx

Irishgirl16 16 days ago

Hi Gymlover, it must be very difficult to have your husband bring additional stress (though I am sure he can't help it) during this time. Do you think he'd be willing to chat to the lovely team at Macmillan to get some tips and ideas on how he can better support you. They also offer counselling, if that was something he'd consider. You can call them on 0800 808 0000 for a chat. Best wishes

PS the SouthWest is beautiful, it's where I live, hope you weren't too troubled by Storm Bert over the weekend

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