Could do with some advice

My fiancé is awaiting diagnosis on the level of leukaemia we are facing together and at the mo we are falling out all the time because of her temper rather than fears

she is a nurse and a very loving woman and it's breaking my heart to see that her empathy has turned to anger can anybody help???

  • Hello Nicoleah171276

    I'm sorry to hear about your fiance's diagnosis. It's obviously an incredibly difficult time for you both. 

    People deal with receiving a cancer diagnosis in many different ways and it's not uncommon for people to become angry. It is part of the process of coming to terms with what's going on. I would pretty much guarantee you that her anger is coming from a place of fear. And in turn, I would guess that you're also fearful about her diagnosis and many other aspects about what she will be facing over the coming months and what this will also mean for you and for you both as a couple. It's a lot to process. 

    I know that many members here on the forum will agree that once you have more information about the diagnosis and the next steps in a treatment plan that things become a little easier. At the moment, not knowing that information can be a very scary place to be in. Hopefully, she won't have to wait too much longer and the team will be able to give you both some reassurance about things. 

    We have some information on our website about supporting someone with cancer that you may find helpful. If you would like to have a chat with one of our team of nurses for some advice and support you're most welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

    Take things a day at a time and just continue to be that steadfast support that it sounds like you are already being. 

    Keep in touch and let us know how you both get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator