Husbands journey with sclc

Back in May 2018 my husband got the diagnose he had sclc and so began our journey with this monster . He started chemo a week later and took to it well no sickness,  he lost his hair, eyebrows, and his toe nails and finger nails peeled, also the chemo affected his bowels terribly. But he still went to work we went to cuba twice he wouldn't give in to it. He had16 rounds of chemo all together he got nutropenic sepsis twice from the chemo but fought on. The endless rounds of oral chemo at home, injections into his stomach to build his platelets up, the daily steroids ect began to take lis toll on his body. In February 2019 we were told the cancer had spread to his brain he had seven tumors in his head,  he decided no more treatment and we as a family  respected his choice.  It was July 2020 when he started to have daily  seizures,  would fall asleep  standing up and a week before he died his legs just wouldn't work, he was on a syringe driver for pain and he was fully  sedated as he wished and passed away in bed at home at 7.31am on the 5.8.2020. Its nearly 14onths since he passed but seems like yesterday to me we were married for 39 years  my husbands attitude was we all got to go one day and when your times up its up. I'm here for anyone who wants to talk and for any advice.

  • Hello Debs58

    I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband last summer. It sounds like he had a difficult time following his diagnosis but also that the two of you were able to continue making some happy memories during that time. 

    I think that having shared your story some 14 months after his passing that your post will bring comfort to others who are also mourning the loss of a loved one. Grief is a natural process but it can be devastating. Having a space to be able to chat with others and share our stories can be invaluable during the grieving process so thank you for sharing and offering your support to others. It is appreciated. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator