Testical cancer and the aftermath: my partner left me

Hi I ve been delt a rough hand and was hoping for some advice. I was dianosed with stage 4 Testical cancer in october last year. I had the amazing support of my partner and her family as well as friends. I had to have surgery followed by BEP chemotherapy which I found was rough but my girlfriend was there all the way.  It was later found that I needed further surgery a rnlpd to remove a mass by my arota. While waiting for for my surgery sadly my mum passed away and it effected me but I still tried to keep a brave face on things. We both decided that we had our happy little family my 2 step kids and my own little girl so frezzing sperm wasnt needed and we were together for the long haul. My results came back good the chemo and surgery had done the job and I was clear 4 weeks after my surgery she decided that she didnt want to be with me and told me to leave so I lost my home, I wasnt allowed to see the step kids and she basically deleted me from her life all the photos were gone she sold most of the things I got her. I tried so hard to get her back but it was no good. She said I wasnt the man she wanted I was moody and selfish which I was but I was depressed and sufered badly with anxitey. When I was diagnosed I gave her the choice and said it would be a very hard journey but she was sure that we could get though anything saying we would be together always and forever. Im now living at friends with nothing and she doesnt even actknowledge me. I fully understand that cancer and the loss of my mum changed me from what she met at the start but there has been so much loss that I find things unbearable. Any advice of how I can move on or support would be great. Biggest problem I have I still love the girl. Ive just found out aswell that a friend who helped me though my cancer died today from his own battle with cancer and im at rock bottom.

Thank you for reading 

  • Hello Gazc1980, 

    This is such a sad story and I am glad you have received some lovely supportive messages in your other thread. What happened to you was very tough: being diagnosed with testicular cancer and losing your mum as you are waiting to have your surgery. This was a lot for you to have to deal with and you deserve a supportive person by your side. You have nothing to feel guilty about: it is normal that cancer and the loss of your mum had an effect on you but this was a time when you needed to be looked after yourself and supported. I know you still have feelings for this girl but try and focus on yourself at the moment and recovering from everything you have been through recently. You have joined a very supportive community and I am sure others will be along shortly to talk to you and be there for you at a time when you need it the most. 

    I am so sorry that your friend had cancer and has passed away this is incredibly sad and I just wanted you to know that we are there for you during this difficult time. You have been through so much and are incredibly brave. Feel free to come here and offload whenever you need to talk to others who understand and who have been in a similar place before. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator