I can’t cope, so scared of losing my wife. Together 28 years

I'm so absolutely scared of losing my wife of 28 years to breast cancer....... we have an appointment tomorrow with the oncologist ...... we do everything together and I'm so scared , frightened...... I'm 52 , my wife 57 , no children.......basically I'm going to be alone, I know I won't be able to work, I'm barely functioning in work now....... to lose the love of my life would be unbearable, I have panic attacks now just thinking about it......... to see my wife not well is so tough........ I don't know what to do I'm crying all the time when I'm alone....... I have never lived on my own...... and having no family is tough really tough, the friends we have all are busy with work, I don't know what to do 

  • Hi so sorry to hear that,hope your wife is doing ok not everyone with cancer passes away,just take each day as it comes and with the right treatment your wife will be ok,just try to keep strong for her x

  • Hi Donant,

    I am glad your appointment with the oncologist is tomorrow, try to hold on for the next few hours, I have had surgery for cancer in 2 different areas and am now are scheduled for more surgery next week. 

    I was quite surprised how upbeat and positive the consultants and team are, and will give you the best advice, take any support you are given, and maybe both of you can try and have some relaxing therapy that Macmillan provides.

    There is just me and my husband, ( I often say soulmates ) I now make an effort to speak to more people in my day to day life, and this makes quite a difference, I know my neighbours a lot better and I know they will help me out if things get tough, I now realise there are some lovely people out there in the same boat as me! 
     

    Keep upbeat, things are so different these days with treatments, and so much support is out there, try not to think the worst, think of some lovely things you can do together before, during,and after any treatment like going for a lovely dinner, or taking a long walk and going for coffee and cake somewhere with a view.

    bye for now, take care and all the best for tomorrow!

    rubestwo

  • hey,

    i am so sorry to hear about your wife I can't imagine how your feeling. Having someone by your side for so long and the fear of loosing her is unimaginable. 
    I just found out at 24 my dad hasn't got long left to live and I turned to this page for guidence. 
    I hope your wife is okay and you find comfort reaching out to other people. Life is so short, take everyday as it come & make everyday mean something like it's the last. I can't imagine the fear your feeling. If you need anyone to talk to I'm more than happy to listen. No one should feel alone during a sad time like this. Hope this message helps just a little bit and I hope your wife makes a recovery.

     

    wishing you well 

  • Hi I'm a 7 year down the line breast cancer girl . Diagnosed at 47 , large tumour with lymph node involvement , I'm a nurse and was worried also about my children and work . Oncology and Breast nurse told me give yourself 1 year to get through all the treatment , take one day at a time , easy for them to say but I felt I'd benn run over by a bus , your thoughts and emotions go everywhere . I did get a grip though once a plan was in place I also joined a Breast cancer forum where others were at same stage of treatment , we are from all over the country but are still friends . Breast cancer treatment is well funded and has come along way from the 1980/90s . There is hope , you will still laugh at things you have to plough on and be there for each other , take care x