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I think my DH is dying

426 replies

Hellenbach · 04/10/2015 04:50

I can't sleep. It's been 13 years since DH was originally diagnosed with cancer. He had a big operation and we had many years of good health.

Then it came back and it's been a rocky road of different treatments over the past few years.

We are running out of treatment options now. He is currently on no treatment as the last one stopped working.

I can't believe how much he has deteriorated in the last few weeks. He has been bed bound for 6 days, barely eating and in pain. He is skin and bone and sleeps all day.

On Thursday he is going into hospital for radionuclide therapy. They will inject him with radioactive medicine. He has to stay in a lead lined room for 24 hours.

When he comes home he has to sleep in a separate bed for two weeks. We can't touch him for two weeks either. He has explained this to Ds1 who is 9 and very upset about it.

DS2 is 5 and has learning difficulties so is less aware.

I just don't know how DH will tolerate the treatment when he is so weak and frail. We are hoping it will stabilise the cancer. We won't know if it's worked until several weeks afterwards.

Just need a bit of hand holding.

OP posts:
SkodaLabia · 23/04/2016 09:54

Oh Hellen, I'm so sorry. What a horrible, unfair thing. Thinking of you and your DC, and sending you strength. Flowers

loobylou10 · 23/04/2016 10:39

Flowers sending love and strength to you all Flowers

AnchorDownDeepBreath · 23/04/2016 10:49

I'm so, so sorry. I'll second everyone's offerings of love and strength, and I hope he's hope he's home with you all soon.

ParadiseCity · 23/04/2016 10:54

Sending you love.

SandyAndy · 23/04/2016 12:06

Just read your thread. Brought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry for you and your family. I want to offer my condolences at this awful time. Thanks

CauliflowerBalti · 23/04/2016 12:12

Sending all my love and strength to you.

AnnieOnAMapleLeaf · 23/04/2016 16:39

Oh Hellen. I have to admit, my heart sank when this thread came up again in my watched list. As ever, I am so impressed with your strength. Thanks

I hope your DH comes home soon and you and your children are able to spend some much needed time with him. Sending you all my love, sweetheart.

daisydalrymple · 23/04/2016 19:32

I truly hope all your moments with DH and your boys are as precious and peaceful as can be now. Thinking of you all.

dulcefarniente · 23/04/2016 19:42

Just seen the thread. Hope you are getting some precious family time. Sending love and strength to you all. Flowers

OrlandaFuriosa · 23/04/2016 19:50

Hellenbach, cariad, these Last few days are so precious, just tell him you love him again and again. Touch lasts longer than anything else, it appears, stroke his hand.

lozwil · 23/04/2016 21:59

Thinking of you all xxxx

BustingOut · 23/04/2016 22:08

No words, only heartful thoughts for strength and peaceFlowers

echt · 24/04/2016 08:04

A hard time, but so very precious. So good you can all be together.

My thoughts are with you, Hellen.

Thanks from my garden.

Jankwrs1 · 24/04/2016 23:33

Keep going Hellen. One day at a time. It's all you can do.

Glittermud · 24/04/2016 23:47

It's been so moving reading about your family.

I'm so sorry x

Klaptout · 24/04/2016 23:48

I hope your DH gets home soon.
Hospital can use the fast track or continuing care route to ensure it happens very quickly, I did this 8 years ago with my DH, district nurses/MacMillan should be able to sort out anything he needs.
Wishing you some more precious moments for your family.

ladylambkin · 25/04/2016 12:59

Thinking of you all xx

FedupNagging · 27/04/2016 14:14

Hellenbach you and your boys are in my thoughts and I wish you all the strength to deal with what is ahead.

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TheGhostOfBarryFairbrother · 27/04/2016 21:36

Sending you love and wonderful memories.

We're all with you xx

Caravanoflove · 27/04/2016 21:46

Sending all my love to your family.

IfYoureHappyAndYouKnowIt · 27/04/2016 21:49

Thinking of you all xxx

Mishaps · 27/04/2016 21:55

Sending loving thoughts and strength to you and your family. Flowers

RavioliOnToast · 27/04/2016 21:57

Thanks I'm so sorry this is happening to your family. I will be thinking of you all

ThisWasCrownjewel · 27/04/2016 21:58

Sending you love and wishing you all strength and peace xxx Flowers

Mammabear31 · 01/05/2016 19:41

Have been following your thread since the beginning and hope you have all managed to find peace. Thinking of you and your wonderful children xxxx