Cancer

Hi Ashling, I am very sorry you find yourselves in this situation. It is like a rollercoaster of emotions.
I was diagnosed last year with breast cancer. Had a lumpectomy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and radiotherapy. It was a scary time, waiting for results and appointments, not knowing what is happening. I was so nervous on the day of my first chemotherapy. But the nurses and doctors were all so lovely, and explained everything. They had to change my chemo to a different one due to me having a reaction to it. But that was it. I didn't have any sickness. I felt tired and I lost my hair, but it has grown back. All I can say to you is take one day at a time, and this too will pass. I am wishing you and your husband strength and hope all will go well for you. Wishing you all the best and sending you a virtual hug, Bianca

Hello Aisling, I'm very sorry you and your husband have to go though this. I lost my mam to cancer when I was young and now my dad has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. I know how difficult it is to feel powerless but I've found that there is a lot of supports out there to help make it easier for you both. The Irish Cancer society hotline is great for advice and offer support and Information booklets that my brothers and sisters and I found very helpful. The 'emotional effects of cancer' or 'lost for words' both are very good to help with communication. Being able to understand what each other might be feeling and being able to have conversations will really help you both. There is also workshops like meditation and councelling that will help. And the Arc centre also offer a range of these services in a very nice and relaxing environment for both your husband and family. The have safe spaces even to sit and have a cup of tea and chat that can help relieve some stress. I hope you both stay strong and get through this and all the best wishes