My husband has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

Hi all,

My husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and lesions on his liver last week. He had 4 biopsies taken from his liver. We are waiting on the results of this so don't know what stage yet or a treatment plan. He is trying to carry on as normal as possible (where pain allows) and putting on a brave face. I on the other hand am absolutely terrified, i think it's the unknown and not knowing how to support and care for him properly without overwhelming him  or him feeling suffocated.

He also has a nine year old son with his ex-wife that he adores and we are unsure how best to tell him. Any advice that the community could give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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  • Hi,

    My husband has pancreatic cancer and now 6 sessions into chemo.

    He's only 52 me 45 with 2 kids.

    The unknown is so hard.  You just want answes at this stage and its a waiting game. 

    Its so hard for you all to get your head around it all but as time goes on you kinda do. People say stay positive, yeah right that's all well and good but dam hard when your falling to pieces inside but trying to stay strong on the outside.

    Family and friends can be amazing but it gets to the point we're its all to overwhelming when everyone messages daily/weekly wanting to know how your are/they are.

    Try and be yourself and ask thoses around you to treat your husband as normal.  You want normality as much as possible, I find that helps. 

    Crying every day for 3 weeks maybe 4 was my way to begin with now its calmed down but still have melt downs every so often.

    It's frustrating, its scary, it's the unknowing, its the sadness and loneliness, everything that beats you up your not alone .

    Do you feel your treading on eggshells around your hubby or can you talk openly to each other about it.

    The pain he is in am I assuming its in husband back ?

    Praying for your hubby and you darling.  I'm here to chat anytime.x

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  • Hi,

    My husband has pancreatic cancer and now 6 sessions into chemo.

    He's only 52 me 45 with 2 kids.

    The unknown is so hard.  You just want answes at this stage and its a waiting game. 

    Its so hard for you all to get your head around it all but as time goes on you kinda do. People say stay positive, yeah right that's all well and good but dam hard when your falling to pieces inside but trying to stay strong on the outside.

    Family and friends can be amazing but it gets to the point we're its all to overwhelming when everyone messages daily/weekly wanting to know how your are/they are.

    Try and be yourself and ask thoses around you to treat your husband as normal.  You want normality as much as possible, I find that helps. 

    Crying every day for 3 weeks maybe 4 was my way to begin with now its calmed down but still have melt downs every so often.

    It's frustrating, its scary, it's the unknowing, its the sadness and loneliness, everything that beats you up your not alone .

    Do you feel your treading on eggshells around your hubby or can you talk openly to each other about it.

    The pain he is in am I assuming its in husband back ?

    Praying for your hubby and you darling.  I'm here to chat anytime.x

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