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Husband now terminal

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Nifflerbowtruckle · 03/10/2017 19:19

My 31 year old husband has been today diagnosed as terminal. His cancer which had gone in July has come back rapidly and now there is nothing they can do Sad. How do you move on from here? We had his sperm frozen to hopefully try ivf but he won't even be alive to try that.

I'm so utterly heartbroken Sad

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astoundedgoat · 05/12/2017 14:11

I am so very very sorry for you and your lovely husband, Niffler.

polarbear33 · 05/12/2017 14:40

I can't offer any physical help, but know that I am thinking of you and your DH and families from afar and hope that you are coping as best possible. I honestly have no idea how I would cope in a similar situation, I think you are all incredibly strong (even though you might not think it) and with such dignity. x

Nifflerbowtruckle · 05/12/2017 16:09

The nurses have been out today and because he isn't agitated with his confusion they said there is no point doing anything (I agree). He had a lump thing on his side which is white. They think it is fluid filled but don't know why. It could be that the cancer is in his lungs now. They are going to get the doc out to him sometime this week but think there isn't anything to be done.

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ElephantsandTigers · 05/12/2017 17:35

I'm so sorry Niffler. Hopefully the doctor will be able to offer some reassurance that the cancer hasn't spread.

plinkyplonkyploo · 05/12/2017 19:06

So hard niffler. Thinking of you all. I hope he is comfortable.

peanut2017 · 05/12/2017 20:12

Thinking of you - such a horrible time for you. No words can give you comfort but my heart goes out to you x

TheMamaYo · 05/12/2017 20:21

Hello.. just wanted to say hi, and hope you're all coping ok today. How is your lovely dog?

HappyHedgehog247 · 05/12/2017 20:25

Thinking of you every day Niffler. Hope the family visit went ok and people were able to feel they said their goodbyes. I'm so so sorry, can't imagine how tough this is.

HughLauriesStubble · 05/12/2017 20:36

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Amber0685 · 05/12/2017 20:36

Thinking of you

lonelyatchristmas · 05/12/2017 21:57

Thinking of you...

yikesanotherbooboo · 05/12/2017 22:38

What a situation, I'm so sorry,

Nifflerbowtruckle · 06/12/2017 11:13

My parents and sister came yesterday. My dad was utterly devastated it was hard to see. My mum and sister were obviously upset too but my dad is broken.

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ElephantsandTigers · 06/12/2017 12:22

Afternoon Niffler

How are you today? How is your dog doing? I'm sure it's a sign of how much your dad loves you both that he's so devastated.

Iloveantiques · 06/12/2017 12:42

Niffler, I hope it helps that so many people are thinking of you are this time.

MrsMozart · 06/12/2017 13:05

Checking on how you're doing lass.

It's so hard when people we love are hurting. Please though, remember to take care of yourself.

iboughtsnowboots · 06/12/2017 14:17

Your family obviously love you both very much. Please remember you don't have to stay strong for everybody else all of the time. Take care.

RichmondAvenue · 06/12/2017 19:39

Huge hugs and thoughts x

SingaSong12 · 06/12/2017 19:44

Thinking of you Flowers

Frazzled2207 · 06/12/2017 20:12

You and your dh are in my thoughts. I'm pleased you have people around you, you're coping amazingly well with a terribly sad situation.
Thinking of you and your dh Thanks

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Polyanthus · 06/12/2017 20:26

Sending you all the love in the world. I am so sorry this is happening to you and your lovely dh.

Amanduh · 06/12/2017 21:14

Thinking of you. Flowers

Amber0685 · 06/12/2017 22:39

Your dad must be hurting so much for you, difficult I know to see but it shows how much he cares about you and your DH.

StewPots · 06/12/2017 22:50

Thinking of you and your DH Thanks

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