Husband's diagnosis

My husband was diagnosed with stage 3 esophageal cancer in March this year.  He had radiotherapy treatment and stent inserted in May but was told his cancer is incurable and has a prognosis of 6 months.  He is gradually deteriorating and I am doing everything for him.  He had no care plan put in place after his discharge and it has taken a complaint to the NHS to get access to appropriate care.  I wondered if anyone else has had this problem. 

  • Hello Winif

    I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's diagnosis and that on top of that you've had to make a formal complaint to get access to appropriate care. It sounds like it's been an incredibly difficult time for you and I hope that the help and support you both need is now in place. 

    If you'd like to chat things through with one of our team of nurses you're most welcome to call them for some advice and support. They're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Thank you Jenn for replying to my intro post.  At last I have heard from the access people who are coming on Tuesday to give William a shower also physio with other aids.  I keep worrying about when  I am no longer able to look after him.  The GP has discussed end of life care in a hospice and Iam wondering if he would be more comfortable there.  I feel guilty about this but I am now 70 years of age and beginning to buckle under the strain.

     

    Winifred

  • Hello winnifred, so sorry to hear about the struggles you are facing. If you need someone to offload on and any advice at all, please do so. I am on a similar journey with health challenges as well. All the best. 

  • Hi Harry, thank you so much for replying to my post , it is much appreciated and I am sorry your on a similar journey and my heart goes out to you.. My husband was eventually admitted to the hospice on Monday 15th November and passed peacefully away the following Tuesday.  I have nothing but praise and thanks to those dedicated hospice nurses for their care of William. Also the compassion shown to me in my darkest hour.

    Hope all goes well for you Harry and you will get all the support you need.  

     

    Winn