Husband's advanced prostate cancer causing extreme tiredness

Hello all I'm new to this forum but am desperate to talk to those who will understand my concerns.  My husband has prostate cancer that has unfortunately travelled to his bones.  He was diagnosed nearly 4 years ago this October.  I've been his main carer and been through many rollercoasters with him one of them being his extreme tiredness - all day.  I feel very lonely and miss the daily the laughter, sadness, happiness that we shared on a daily basis during our 55 years of marriage. I struggle with having noone to talk to alll day.  On his diagnosis he was told he had between 1 - 4 years but I feel that I have already lost him.

Maggi

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  • A warm welcome to the forum Maggi although I'm very sorry about your husband's prostate cancer and for the impact this is having.

    I can't begin to imagine how tough the last 4 years have been but I am glad you've reached out to us as you'll find many of our members are in a similar position to yourself so will really understand what you're going through and will hopefully stop by soon to offer their support and friendship.

    I know this is easier said than done, especially when you're a carer, but it's really important that you take care of yourself whilst you support your husband. Carers UK can provide emotional support and have support groups for carers all over the country so if you feel this is something that may help you at this time, do be sure to get in touch with them to find out more.

    You can also talk things through with one of our cancer nurses on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Our community are here for you Maggi and will do all they can to help you on this journey.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • A warm welcome to the forum Maggi although I'm very sorry about your husband's prostate cancer and for the impact this is having.

    I can't begin to imagine how tough the last 4 years have been but I am glad you've reached out to us as you'll find many of our members are in a similar position to yourself so will really understand what you're going through and will hopefully stop by soon to offer their support and friendship.

    I know this is easier said than done, especially when you're a carer, but it's really important that you take care of yourself whilst you support your husband. Carers UK can provide emotional support and have support groups for carers all over the country so if you feel this is something that may help you at this time, do be sure to get in touch with them to find out more.

    You can also talk things through with one of our cancer nurses on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Our community are here for you Maggi and will do all they can to help you on this journey.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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