Husband has brain tumour

Hi, my name is Mandy.  I think I need to add more info to a previous post, my first post on a forum.  My husband who is 46 was diagnosed with a stage 4 Glioblastoma in August this year.  He had it removed in September and is now undergoing chemo and radiotherapy.  We have a ten year old son and a 19 yr old daughter.  I have okay days and really bad not coping days, which makes me feel selfish as I am not the one with the tumour, which will come back. At first I organised everything, sorted the mortgage, finances, benefits, everything, but sometimes I just feel like I'm going mad.  Coping with my son's fears and grief, destroys me. I guess I'm just looking for someone who can help me when I'm having a really bad day....

  • Hi Mandymops, 

    I know that LorraineD replied to your other post about how you can help support your son with his Dad's diagnosis. 

    We do have a section on our About Cancer website that might be of help to you. I've linked it for you here. It might also be worth speaking to your husband's specialist nurse if you have one as they should be able to help with organisations that can offer support to both you and to the children if needed. 

    You are welcome to post here and offload your concerns and fears any time Mandy. You are not alone in dealing with this. 

    Thinking of you all, 

    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

  • Hi mandy - just wanted to say that I have recently been treated for cancer and my husband had treatment for duodenum cancer a couple of years ago when out daughter was 11 she is 13 now and she has coped really well. The best advise we were given was talk to them as much as you can. Also having been the carer and the one with cancer I found it so difficult when my husband was ill as you have no control and you are not being selfish, it is hard because you have to be strong for everyone. Some days will be really tough but you will get through them and do not be hard on yourself . Good luck and hope your husband is ok.