Please help me.

My poor darling sweet hubby was suffering from a painful arm for 2 weeks when he picked up a bag of clothing and his arm bone humerus snapped clean in half . He was taken to hospital where it was xrayed and it was found he had bone cancer.... He had a full CT scan and our world fell apart. He has extensive and large tumours in his Kidney, liver , pelvis and  lungs ... I know that we are all in for a horrible ride and that it is not curable but im at my wits end not knowing how im going to cope in giving him the best and most valuable support i can . As much as i can try to tell him gently that ultimately he isnt going to survive... i dont think he really understands that he will indeed die. He is only 51 and is currently in hospital awaiting repair of the arm bone.. We have 2 sons, a naive gentle 22 yr old who has completely

crumbled at this news and a little 10 yr old boy who we havnt told yet... He has a mild special needs and it will devastate him , so we have decided not to tell him that daddy is dying until he is actually dying.... He does know that daddy is seriously ill in hospital........ please can someone help and advise me. Im so frightened and scared x

 

  • Hi Gadget, welcome to the forum but sorry for the reason you're hear. I can hear the pain in your post and no wonder. You have a heavy load to carry right now and its' bad enough to hear that news , and in addition you have your two sons that you need to support as well. I think your older son will eventually cope okay once the shock subsides, and your younger son will need to be told eventually because he may overhear things being said. Kids usually have more resilience than we sometimes give them credit for. Do you have family members that can support you through this? They can also be a good support to your kids as well, so don't hesitate to call on them.

    Come back on the forum anytime to vent or get support. People on here are very caring and supportive and Im sure others will respond soon. In the meantime, take care of yourself as you go through this very difficult time.

    Sending you hugs.

    Lorraine 

  • Thanks  so much Lorraine, Im in a real mess right now... I have a few close friends that can help here and there, but no other family...... im just petrified i wont cope x

  • hi gadget i am so terribly sorry i have joined this chat forum to speak to people in similar situation to me my dad is dying from lung cancer i have found this very very hard its a terrible terribel disease  i am here if you need anyone to talk to big hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx