I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in December 2023. It has metastasized and gone to my liver. I had a huge surgery recently that removed part of my colon and a lot more as it breached the wall and spreaded. I have a genetic mutation that makes the cancer quite agressive. I will be starting chemotherapy soon. Before this shocking diagnosis I was well and enjoying my life. Then abdominal pains started all of a sudden, I could not eat anything solid and all moved very very fast with tests, surgery... It feels like someone pulled the handbrake and stopped my life suddenly. I have no family around. My partner has been extremely supporting, but I can't help feeling like an absolute burden on him, as he stopped everything he was doing to concentrate on supporting me. He supports me emotionally, does endless research, makes sure I eat as healthy as possible and goes with me to every appointment. I am extremely grateful, but also feel guilty as I feel dependent, and all this is changing my relationship.
I would be grateful for any advice if you went through similar. I feel lost in the middle of all....
