Hello everyone,

About 6 months ago I found out that my husband (32 yrs) has follicular thyroid cancer that has spread to his lungs. In the grand scheme of things we are incredibly lucky. We have been told repeatedly that his prognosis is great. This will not kill him. But at the same time we have had all the worry and stress that comes with the word cancer. 

He has done well holding it together through the surgery to remove his thyroid and all the scans and doctors visits that come with the diagnosis and has just recently finished his first radioactive iodine treatment. It was almost as if nothing was wrong. He has never seemed ill in any way other than being told he has cancer. However he now seems to struggle daily just to get out of bed. He has become distant and frustrated with everything often just retreating into himself.

We do of course try to talk about it but he struggles. Other than just always being there to listen when he needs is there any advice on ways I could support him/ anything that has helped you or a loved one? I have suggested he talk to someone or join a support group as maybe it would be easier to relate to someone going through the same thing. 

Thanks!