Thanks for the kind words, and you are absolutely right,  it is so easy to get dragged down with other stories which only seem to focus on the negative side, that is certainly not being dismissive of what these people are feeling or have been through as everyone's fight is a very real and personal battle.

I wish anyone who is fighting cancer, whatever kind a speedy recovery.

My amazing wife has just finished 5 month's of chemotherapy. Absolute star!!!

we have been on a very emotional journey and come out the other side, now it is surgery to get rid of the little ***.

I have to say a huge thankyou to the oncology team who have been amazing, every one of them have been so supportive, absolutely amazing people. I would say one of the most important lessons I have learned is to talk about your own feelings as a partner of someone who is fighting cancer. It is a tough journey to go through and you need support as well. Their are lots of different people willing to listen and help you, all you need to do is ask them. 

Wow that’s great that she has finished chemo, it’s a major milestone. Your wife’s journey sounds similar to mine, diagnosed in March. I had my last chemo last week. Then the Op to face and radiotherapy.

I think it must be hard being the partner, my husband would take it away in a heartbeat if he could.  I find it difficult to just focus my energy on me and getting better, but He has been amazing, and takes everything I throw at him including the rants and the meltdowns. I’ve got two young children as well and they have been superstars.  

Hope the next phase of treatment goes well. Best wishes to your wife and just think no more chemo!!!!!

wl

Hi wl, hope you are well and getting stronger every day to get over your last major hurdle!

Your situation does sound very similar to ours in a lot of ways and I can imagine many other people's experiences too.

It is great to hear other families positive experiences of having to deal with such a mind blowing situation and coming through stronger and closer, keep on plugging away, the finish line is getting closer

Hi there!

ive been following this thread and it's so good to hear your positive news, my mom is going through similar and has just finished her chemo please god, she has a review this week! 
 

how is your lovely wife doing now? I know it's been a few months now! Did she have her radiation? 

i hope both of you are keeping well, you seem like a very supportive husband and I'm sure she's lucky to have you! 
 

best 

Gillian 

Hi Gillian. 

Hope you are well andyour mom is getting stronger every day. 

My better half had 20 rounds of radiotherapy (due to being under 50) which she breezed through and finished it all in January , the biggest pain in the *** was trying to get a parking space every day which I would imagine is a pain anywhere!!

She has got stronger every day but still suffering with stiffness in her right arm which is normal. I would definitely recommend that you help her (forcefully remind) to keep up with any physio exercises that are given and they might show you how to massage the arm to help reduce 'cording' which is a tightening of muscle tendons. It has helped my wife who is now up and about and was back at work straight after the radiotherapy (restricted duties) with the biggest benefit being some sort of normality and different people to talk to. 

Keep on plugging away and most importantly talk, it is really important that you keep her busy after everything as she may feel a bit lost when discharged and uncontrollably emotional which is common. 

Best wishes 

H. 

Hi! 
Thank you for the reply, I'm glad to hear your other half is doing good despite the stiffness. Hopefully with more time it will ease up for her. 
I wish you both the best & all the happiness in the world 

Gillian