Hi

i have never joined a forum before and not sure what to do. My husband of 34 years has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Still undergoing test although he has been told that it uncurrable. I feel so helpless as there is nothing I can do! 

Is it usual to feel like this?

  • Hi Kay ... welcome to our little chat room ... where we all can understand how hard it is, especially when newly diagnosed... yes your feelings are normal hunny ... there’s every emotion you can imagine and then some ... scared, helpless, lots of tears, angry ... they all come when someone you love gets this diagnosis... it can turn your world upside down... the worst part is the waiting ... for everything... but my daughter in law stopped us feeling like that.. she said o.k it’s cancer but we’ll face whatever problems arise if and when they do... no more “what ifs” but we’ll get through each one together... and it worked for us ... she was so amazing.. she held my hand through tests and biopsy’s and her and my son stayed with me through the operation.. and now 3 months down the road we face every day together.. long or short ... we’ve had a few tears, hugged, and managed a few laughs along the way ... 

    it is really like a rollercoaster ride, with highs and lows ... but I’m determined to make every day count .. I will not let cancer hold me down and take away one day it doesn’t have too ... looking to far ahead is scary so living for the day, he may not beat it but you can kick it’s bum and you can still make many more memories yet ... admitting your both scared but you can walk this path together... holding each other up .. telling each other all what your heart is thinking ... there’s no easy way through, but you can make the most of the time you have ... hopefully a good while yet ... 

    sending you both a big hug ... Chrisie ️ Xx