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To insist to accompany dh to x ray results, possibly cancer

257 replies

Alicantine · 10/04/2018 00:48

I know it cannot possibly be a good news, but he wants to go on his own to hear the news and I am really upset at the thought.

Here is the background: The hospital rang this morning saying the doctor needed to speak to him urgently and he needs to be there tomorrow (well later today Tuesday 10th April) 3pm. He has had blood in his urine for months but only told me recently. As soon as he told me, I booked a gp appointment for him (about a month and a half ago). When he went the Gp said he needed some tests made and he made a referral. X ray tests were last Friday and they said he should expect the results within 7 to 10 days.
However, today Monday they called home several times (we were out) and we picked up the fourth call in the afternoon as soon as we came back. And they said "you need to come urgently tomorrow 3pm".

Am I right to think this can only be a bad news?

He is adamant he is going on his own, whereas I feel I need to be there.

Sorry for my syntax and order information I do not want to drip feed but I have tears just writing this as I love him so much and I am so scared of losing him

He's 39 and I'm 38. We've been married for 18 years. We have six children together that we love dearly. He is a great dad to them he has his own business and always manages to be there for them and help me with everything I need. I also run a different business and we've been doing great lately. Our relationship had had its fair share of us and downs, but I can honestly say that in all these years he's been my rock, and we haven't had nothing major in the past three years or so, if not more. We laugh, joke, and talk every day, and we always make sure we both know how much we count for the other one.

I believe it would be scandalous for him to go on a test results appointment like this without his wife. But at the same I want to respect his wishes and not upset him. I just don't know what to do to help him right now. If anyone has been in a similar situation or could advise me it'd be great.

I read testimonials of people preparing themselves to attend a cancer test results appointment and most of them say they were happy that someone was there with them, to ask the questions they didn't think about... I told him and he was like "I'm not like everyone, I want to go on my own" :(. What should I do?

OP posts:
PleaseAndThanks · 22/05/2018 13:43

Thinking of you, hope today brings good news

AmazingGrace16 · 22/05/2018 14:00

Sending best wishes xx

Stilllivinghere · 22/05/2018 20:56

I have been thinking of you and your family today OP. Sending best wishes. x

lots33 · 22/05/2018 21:00

Thinking of you.

Userplusnumbers · 22/05/2018 21:03

Hope it went OK OP

StripeyDeckchair · 22/05/2018 21:29

I had cancer.
I did everything alone.
That's how I coped.

If it's cancer, or any other serious disease then the ring theory is useful.
Comfort in, dump out.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/promoting-hope-preventing-suicide/201705/ring-theory-helps-us-bring-comfort-in

Your husbands wishes trump your wishes

IAmMatty · 22/05/2018 21:31

Thinking of you OP Thanks

LML83 · 22/05/2018 21:37

thinking of you OP.

SideOrderofSprouts · 22/05/2018 21:50

Thinking of you x

overduemamma · 22/05/2018 22:07

Thinking of you all x

HolyMountain · 22/05/2018 22:13

Thinking of you and your family.

MadeForThis · 22/05/2018 22:38

Thinking of you x

namechange123779 · 22/05/2018 23:06

Be respectful of what he wants but could you drive him and wait outside? Hopeful news will be ok xx

QOD · 22/05/2018 23:17

💐

Flibbertyjibbit · 22/05/2018 23:27

Thinking of you Flowers

eggncress · 22/05/2018 23:33

Thoughts are with you and dh Flowers

Poloshot · 22/05/2018 23:40

All the best for tomorrow

Poloshot · 22/05/2018 23:41

All the best for tomorrow

Motoko · 23/05/2018 09:06

I had cancer.
I did everything alone.
That's how I coped.

My friend's husband did that too. It was really upsetting for her, not knowing the prognosis until almost the very end. Not knowing if he was going to be cured, or how long they had left. It damaged her.

My husband knows absolutely everything, and comes with me to all of my appointments, with the exception of a few times when he's been ill himself.

I know we all deal with things differently, but please try to remember that the people who love you are also hurting, and the not knowing can be very damaging.

Anyway, if you'd read all of OP's posts, you'd have seen that her husband has changed his mind.

Motoko · 23/05/2018 09:14

OP, just want to let you know that I'm thinking of you both. Your lack of update makes me think that the news is not good. Things will start happening quickly now, and you may feel overwhelmed, so try to take some time to sit quietly (the weather is nice, so a garden or park would be a good place to go), take some deep breaths and try to calm your thoughts for a short while.

The Macmillan nurses are very good to talk to, and they can arrange for you and your husband to have counselling if you feel it might help.

{flowers]

monkeymonkeyswinginginthetree · 23/05/2018 09:25

I’m thinking of you OP. Flowers I hope you’re both ok.

GorgonLondon · 23/05/2018 11:31

Thinking of you both Alicantine

Tink2007 · 23/05/2018 19:17

Thinking of you OP. X

mikeyssister · 23/05/2018 19:48

Praying for you all OP

DewDropsonKittens · 23/05/2018 20:00
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