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Hi Karen. What you are feeling is completely natural. When I was diagnosed, everyone around me kept crying, but I didn’t. I just felt this awful feeling of guilt, for putting my loved ones through this. 

It is the hardest job in the world, supporting a loved one with cancer. There is no right or wrong, you just need to be there for them. You also need to look after yourself. You can join the Supporting someone with incurable cancer forum where you can connect with other people going through a similar situation to yourself. You can also call the Macmillan support line on 0808 808 00 00. They are available 7 days a week from 8am until 8pm xx 

Hi Karen D

So very sorry that you have cause to be on here.

Has your partner's cancer team told you that the SCLC is incurable?  Is his hair loss due to him receiving chemo?  I ask only as many people seem to mistakenly think that SCLC is always incurable.

Kegsy x

Hi Kegsey, thank you for replying. Yes he has been told it's incurable. His chemo is heavy and he has his second session today. He has extensive stage, but is presenting signs of first stage. I don't know how long it lasts as he told the consultant he does not want to know how long he has left. Thank you for the quote x

Hi Karen

Incurable doesn't necessarily mean terminal; there are many people on here with 'incurable' who are living long and full lives.

In addition, SCLC often responds well to chemo in terms of shrinking the cancer.

I do not want to give you false hope that he will make a full recovery, just hope that his life could well be extended.

I wish you both the best possible outcomes.

Kegsy x

Thank you. I feel a lot more positive x