My husband and I have two different ways of coping when waiting for results. How does everyone else manage?

Whilst my husband and l await the results after him having P.E.T scan and liver biopsy from having ocular melanoma last year l feel the need to share how we are both dealing with this so differently.     I myself have had personal experience twice with cancer and nursed my own dear mum so l find myself dealing or rather taking on board the facts as they are delivered to my husband.  I have always been the one to ‘understand’ and find out by self education on it all. Let me emphasise l am indeed letting my husband deal with this entirely HIS way at his own level of understanding..      There is always humour even in the darkest of times to be observed. Here he is waiting for what appears certainly to be not good news, but he is more focused on the great importance of having his knee operation……which bless him he needs and deserves.     I do feel isolated now, even family don’t want to hear it, yep l get that too BUT they are all grown up and have families and l believe they too have to start processing things.        Anyone else had this heavy weight to bare?

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, Maincoon,

    Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s clear that you have a deep understanding and have developed a strong way of coping with everything. Your ability to find humour, even during difficult times, is truly inspiring, and it’s heartening to hear how you’re supporting your husband as he navigates this in his own way.

    It’s completely natural to feel the weight of responsibility, particularly when you’re the one processing everything and making sure your husband is OK. Many people here will be able to relate to the sense of isolation or the burden you’re carrying, and I hope some will be here soon to offer support and share their experiences. Talking to those who understand can be a great comfort.

    Sending both of you strength as you face these difficult times together.

    All the best,
    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thankyou Renata for your prompt and lovely response to me…l didn’t expect a reply/reaction.  It made me feel instantly that maybe lm ‘doing this’ ok.   It can easily become mental torture but l am truly now dealing with what needs to be sorted TODAY, after all, it will soon be the next TODAY to deal with more!!         Thankyou again.      Maincoon