Partners

Hi everyone

I wanted to ask what everyone's relationships were like after diagnosis?

I'm finding myself feeling very alone.I'm just not always getting the support I'd like from my husband.I don't know if I expect too much or maybe I'm being too needy or overreacting etc 

So anyone's point of view or experience will help greatly thankyou Ness x 

Parents
  • Hi Ness,

    I can only say, my relationship was even stronger than before. It was my wife who made me go to the doctor as I didnt believe there was anything wrong. How wrong I was for it was found I had prostate cancer and as it was caught early, I have made a good recovery.

    I am sorry that you feel your not getting the support you need. It may possibly be that your husband dosent know how to react for some men can be very reticent. It might be worthwhile telling him how you feel.

    Please let us know how you get on, Brian.

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  • Hi Ness,

    I can only say, my relationship was even stronger than before. It was my wife who made me go to the doctor as I didnt believe there was anything wrong. How wrong I was for it was found I had prostate cancer and as it was caught early, I have made a good recovery.

    I am sorry that you feel your not getting the support you need. It may possibly be that your husband dosent know how to react for some men can be very reticent. It might be worthwhile telling him how you feel.

    Please let us know how you get on, Brian.

Children
  • Hi Brian

    Thankyou for your kind reply.

    I have spoken to my husband more than once.And he just can't see any problem.He does say it's him being treated differently or unfairly.I can assure you that that is really not the case.

    I had my mastectomy Wednesday last week which was apparently the 'easy part'. So he's stayed home to look after me and is now going back to work Monday without any discussion.

    He is distant,snappy and nags and nit picks constantly at the children. I am at a loose end he's very cold towards me.But at times has been amazing.

    I'm so confused x