Wishful1

Wishful, I too saw your response to someone else's question and feel compelled to write ... just to say "hang in there." People react so differently to a cancer diagnosis. Many, MANY years ago when my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer, he and my mom simply didn't discuss it. At all. As if he hadn't gotten that terrible news at age 48. Mom fooled herself for months that the diagnosis was wrong. I always thought it strange that they turned a blind eye to it but I guess it made it easier on them both to pretend it wasn't there.

All of that to say that I guess different people handle the news in different ways. To me, it sounds like your husband is a good candidate for therapy and some anti-depressants. In today's world, a cancer diagnosis is not an automatic death sentence like it was just a few years ago. You and he may have many more happy years together. Even the treatments are not horrible like the way they were not so many years ago.

My heart breaks for you. Cancer is nooooo fun for the patient or the caregiver. I am praying that your hubby gets the emotional and physical help he needs to live many more years.

Wishful1,saw your answer to a question and just had to say I am so sorry for you and your husband.Cancer blindsided me last Sept. And like your husband I was quite depressed but I was able to talk with my husband and cry with my husband.Perhaps your husband needs a little more time to share his thoughts and emotions.Surprised he said he was giving up,did the doctors tell him nothing could be done? I have talked to so many people on the internet who have beat the odds and are inspirations for everyone.I hope he reconsiders,given time. Be sure to take care of yourself,being a caregiver can be very stressful.

I am a stage IV Kidney Cancer survivor and would like to welcome you to WhatNext. I'm sorry you needed to find us, but now that you are here you will find the greatest bunch of supportive people whose combined knowledge is awesome. We can answer your questions, hear you vent and celebrate good news with you.

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You are a caregiver - caregivers are my heroes. I know from personal experience that being a caregiver is way harder then being the patient Hugs and healing vibes to both of you

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