Hi my hubby has been diagnosed with gullet cancer three weeks ago he has been struggling for while to swollow but we thought it was a blockage so we were shocked. My hubby taking it in his stride and I'm doing my best but terrible trying sleep at night. I fill my day looking after him and doing everything that needs doing but night time my head don't switch off. He has had PET scan and other tests which will determine what they can do so hopefully we should know next week
Hello Mduck,
I understand the shock, and difficulties you are going through, I am so sorry to read that your Husband has been diagnosed with Gullet cancer, my own husband was diagnosed in May 2020.
You are very welcome here and you will find many people who will have personal knowledge of emotionally and physically dealing with OC, and those like me who are standing on the outside looking in... so there is a wealth of knowledge within this forum and on the site that can be tapped into.
The waiting on results is difficult, but as Frank has mentioned please try to think positive, be aware that the treatment for this diagnosis has come on leaps and bounds through the past few years, and the PET scan will give you full understanding of next steps.
I don't have any sleep tips, other than to say, we all worry, we all think the worse, but here, in this forum you have support.. we are here for you.
Should you husband want to talk through anything, he is able to call the Macmillan helpline - times and phone number are in my signature below.
Stay strong, for each other, you will both need support to get through this.
Lowe'
