My husband is terminal Ill with stomach cancer

He has just had a stent fitted in his bile duct near liver, he has chemotherapy and 2 other treatments on 11th next week, he cannot eat only drinking little water which he vomits and wrenches all day long he has a driver syringe with 3 medication’s in it, and has as and when needed oromorph, he is having trouble staying out of bed as he is in so much pain, when he goes to lavatory he only just makes it as he feels like he is going to pass out, I am so concerned that he won’t be able to tolerate his treatments.

my husband is now suffering from anxiety attacks when our adult children visit, he just ignores them until they leave  it breaks my heart, as they adore him so much, we have 3 boys and 1 daughter and my husband is so angry with myself and my daughter all we do is do our upper most to help and keep him comfortable, we need advice in how to cope around my dearest hubby.

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  • Hello craned64,

    I'm sorry to hear about your husband's difficult situation and the strain it's placing on your family. Coping with a loved one's illness can be incredibly challenging, both emotionally and physically. It's important to prioritize your husband's comfort and well-being while also considering your own and your children's needs.

    Hopefully others who have encountered a similar situation will pop here soon with words of advice and support. In the meantime I thought this page from our website might be useful, it's called Family, friends and caregivers and there you can find  tips on how to support someone with cancer and how to take care of yourself.

    Remember to take care of yourself and seek support for your own well-being too. It's okay to lean on friends, family, or support groups for emotional support and please remember there is always someone here for when you need a chat.

    Best wishes to you and your family,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hello craned64,

    I'm sorry to hear about your husband's difficult situation and the strain it's placing on your family. Coping with a loved one's illness can be incredibly challenging, both emotionally and physically. It's important to prioritize your husband's comfort and well-being while also considering your own and your children's needs.

    Hopefully others who have encountered a similar situation will pop here soon with words of advice and support. In the meantime I thought this page from our website might be useful, it's called Family, friends and caregivers and there you can find  tips on how to support someone with cancer and how to take care of yourself.

    Remember to take care of yourself and seek support for your own well-being too. It's okay to lean on friends, family, or support groups for emotional support and please remember there is always someone here for when you need a chat.

    Best wishes to you and your family,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

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