Having trouble coping

Hi all, am very new to this... my 36 year old husband has a very rare and aggressive cancer and is in hopsital for his 2nd round of chemo.  He called me in tears today.  I just don't know how to best support him whilst caring for our 2 young children and keeping everything ticking over.  My own emotions are all over the place and my life has been turned upside down.  Would love to hear from anyone in a similar situation to me (unfortunately). Thank you for reading.

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  • Hi, I do not have young children any more but I do know a little about what you are going through. My husband passed away 3 months ago at 62. He was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer a year ago. He managed to do 4 rounds of chemo but had to stop because it was a trial of 5 different drugs and it was extremely hard on his body. From my own experience I found the best support was just being with him when I possibly could. Whether we just sat and looked at each other or talked about anything and everything under the sun. From the cancer, to our thoughts, dreams and fears. I worked full time so when I was not working I was with him. In the end there was absolutely nothing left unsaid for either one of us.

    Please remember to take care of yourself along the way and don't hesitate to come back.

    Cindy

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  • Hi, I do not have young children any more but I do know a little about what you are going through. My husband passed away 3 months ago at 62. He was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer a year ago. He managed to do 4 rounds of chemo but had to stop because it was a trial of 5 different drugs and it was extremely hard on his body. From my own experience I found the best support was just being with him when I possibly could. Whether we just sat and looked at each other or talked about anything and everything under the sun. From the cancer, to our thoughts, dreams and fears. I worked full time so when I was not working I was with him. In the end there was absolutely nothing left unsaid for either one of us.

    Please remember to take care of yourself along the way and don't hesitate to come back.

    Cindy

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