Prostrate cancer . I have checked all info all night . Hopefully it hasn't spread . It's just hit me so hard . I want to be support to him but I am in pieces . Thank you for your reply
I'm so sorry about your husbands diagnosis. My husband was diagnosed with PC 4 years ago and if it helps, he is absolutely fine now. A cancer diagnosis affects everyone in a family, not just the person going through it. They too will want to protect you so there's a lot of emotion involved. It's perfectly normal to feel the way you do. It's all a process and the best way to cope is to take things one day at a time and you will get through it.
Remember PC is one of the cancers that can confidently be sorted. Everyone's journey will be different but there is every chance your husband will be ok.
My husband had a robotic prostatectomy and he was back at work 6 weeks later. He's had no major difficulties since and didn't need any more treatment.
Sending you a hug, I know it's hard but try to stay positive and busy.
Sorry to hear about the diagnosis. My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer this time last year (in fact, almost a year to the day).
If you're really struggling, which is normal, so don't feel ashamed, keep in mind you can contact Mcmillan or Maggies should you have a Maggies attached to the hospital. They're there for families too, not just the patient.
Going out for walks helped me clear my head at times during the initial stage. Things settled down once we knew more and my wife had a treatment plan at hand. Something you do have to be careful about is how you act in front of your husband. During our initial journey, i went for those walks because I didn't want to project my fears and concerns onto my wife as she had enough on her plate without her feeling responsible for my emotions too.
But do know, you aren't alone and there is help out there should you also need help to wrap your head around this.
Hi as you say hoping it hasn't spread, even then there's options for treatment, the more you read and check up things the more you panic and upset yourself.
My prostate cancer has gone to lymph node's pelvis, spine, ribs and lung that was diagnosed feb 2016 im still here and caring for my darling wife who has dementia and other problems.
Hopefully you'll feel more relaxed when more proper details rather than thinking the worst.
Oh so kind of you . Such an uplifting message . Yes we have to see if it has spread but after that we can make a plan . The middle of the night I think too much . Glad your husband is ok now .
Hi Rosie, Be brave, you will. Maybe look up on information on supporting your spouse throughout this time and for yourself. It's an absolute shock but he needs you to be strong. As we know men generally tend not to show their feelings especially if they are scared so he'll be counting on you. Gather as much info as you can for supporting you both. Yoga is an excellent de stress, mind focus if u can get to a session I'd highly recommend if suitable for you. Even on line Facebook have free sessions day, evening, late night whenever you can. Just helps that little bit more to focus then de stress.
