Lost my partner to oesophageal cancer

Hi  haven't been on in a while because sadly on the 18th October my partner slipped away from all his suffering with OC cancer, he battled for 18months... he was admitted into hospital numerous times having dangerously low sodium levels , leaving him very poorly with hardly any strength to do anything for himself. The tumour started to bleed and the smell was offensive. He came out of hospital to die with all his family around him . I knew there was no turning point, although he laughed and remained positive throughout his battle . Bless him. ️ I miss him so much
 

 Feeling very heartbroken at this time ... 

anyone who is battling from O C cancer I wish you all the very best. 
And take care xx 

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  • Rusty,

    I'm so sorry to read your news. I hope you are OK, when my Mum died of cancer it was hard to know how to feel. Relief because she was no longer in pain, sadness because she was gone, guilt because none of us could prevent it and tired because of all the stress and worry which suddenly ended. 

     

    Best wishes

    Dave

  • Thank you, Yes it's hard to accep, have to think sometimes has this really happend. I thought he would just carry on and one day be cured. Perhaps I've been in a state of denial maybe I'm taking day by day. I'm currently off work I'm exhausted mentally and physically to be honest. The funeral is coming near now

    Take care x x 

  • One day at a time is a cliche, but it is the only sensible approach. Don't rush back to work. The time allowed for compassionate leave may be limited but your GP would probably sign you off on the grounds of anxiety or depression - that's what I used to advise my staff when I was a manager anyway. 
    Things will get better but it will take a lot of time and you need to get past feeling physically and mentally exhausted. 
    A lot of people seem to find that the funeral makes things seem more real. I hope that works for you.

    Good luck

    Dave

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  • One day at a time is a cliche, but it is the only sensible approach. Don't rush back to work. The time allowed for compassionate leave may be limited but your GP would probably sign you off on the grounds of anxiety or depression - that's what I used to advise my staff when I was a manager anyway. 
    Things will get better but it will take a lot of time and you need to get past feeling physically and mentally exhausted. 
    A lot of people seem to find that the funeral makes things seem more real. I hope that works for you.

    Good luck

    Dave

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