My husband

Totally gutted with the cancer treatment service we have in the UK, my husband seems to be no use anymore so is treated as an inconvenience to society, he has lung cancer with mets to his brain and promised every bit of help but up till now I have done most of the care and financial stuff on my own, the support you see on the telly is totally fictional, no-one has time for us, my husband is 65 and will draw his state pension next year but I deeply feel this will not happen as our NHS will not  use resources on a dying white British, tax paying, ni stamp paying man. It's all wrong

  • Hello Jo70

    You are not alone 

    I hear your frustration and am sorry you are feeling un supported. It is upsetting to feel your hardworking husband may not be here to claim his state  pension it seems so unfair to be lose of your retirement years together....it hurts. You clearly have been doing all you can to support him but 

    It is so very hard looking after our loved ones / husbands its exhausting and upsetting. I know its hard to keep asking and 

    Im not sure who you have asked for help from upto now ? 

    Are you able to rind cruk nurses or Macmillan who are open every day 8-8

    A frank chat may be just what you need.

    I also wonder if with hubbys brain tumour whether you might consider Headway who support people brain injuries including cancer ....and their carers.

    As hubby is over 55 Age UK are their for you too....

    I hope getting things off your chest here has helped a little

    you are not alone wives do get over lookef we are strong capable until we are not

    So shout up for you now and say Hey im a Carer and I need help....and dont give up...

    Sending strength 

    RB

  • Im sorry to read that you are in the same situation I was in 2-3 years ago. I was very alone, very exhausted, and felt totally let down. His oncologist told me to contact the palliative care team for support and when I did they said they only helped with medication and signposting support. The one thing I wish I would have done, is contact a local hospice. There is support there, but my husband didn't want to be involved with any hospice. But the support is there for us too. Do you have any hospices that are nearby?