Hello

My husband was diagnosed last year. It was like a bolt out of the blue. That dreadful word. Cancer. It's all normal for the apprehension and anger and any other feelings you have. He's on he's second chemo round tomorrow. He's been lucky if you can call it luck. As he's just lost his hair. Your husband will go in to have he's treatment and be like a rabbit caught in the headlights. It's all normal feelings. There will be lots of questions and if you post on here, there will always be someone who can usually help. Remember you both are not alone. Good luck. 

Thank you.  We are very confused at mo because the consultant told us his chemo would be 1 hour once a week and radiotherapy daily for 6 weeks.  Today we were told his chemo is 5 hours, which conflicts with his radiotherapy, so I am now stressed out trying to rearrange transport etc.  Seems a long time when he is having radiotherapy too, and as he is 76 and in bad health anyway, with vascular and heart problems, its very worrying.

My husband started on a tablet form of chemo, which didn't work. He is now on four types of chemo every 21 days. Nine hours each time.He is 58 and we thought in good health. They tend to go slow on the first cycle, so they can watch the acceptance of the drug in the body. Then they can speed it up if all ok, for the next one. That's why it might be a long first one. If you need help with transport ask. Do not stress yourself. You need to keep it all together. They will take care of him please try not to worry to much. 

Thank you x

Dear Jim's Wife

I have been here for my own diagnosis for a few months and can assure you are certainly in the right place to ask questions, share experiences and unload as you say.

Each person's cancer journey is unique. 

Speak soon am sure, if I do not know, someone here will help.

Take extra good care of yourself, don't forget that please!

X

Dear Tingy, Thank you so much x