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Cancer Support

dangin

(148 posts)

3. Yes

Reply to oftheforest (Original post)

Tue Jan 28, 2014, 07:07 AM

Jan 2014

A support group will be good for both of you. Also, there are myriad resources online. If you are not being treated at an academic medical center, or NCI designated cancer center, find out how far away the closest one is. They will also have a lot if resources. And increase his pain meds.

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My husband is undergoing radiation treatment.. [View all] oftheforest Jan 2014 OP

Fatigue is a real problem. jaysunb Jan 2014 #1

thank you! oftheforest Jan 2014 #2

Yes dangin Jan 2014 #3

Yes, he should locate a SPOHNC chapter and talk with others that have been sinkingfeeling Jan 2014 #4

Thanks for the link. oftheforest Jan 2014 #6

It is common for very ill men to take things out on their spouses. My husband did Nay Jan 2014 #5

He's not opposed to seeking help oftheforest Jan 2014 #7

My husband will be undergoing the same thing within a week or two. He also has throat cancer. Silver Gaia Feb 2014 #8

I got some good tips when I posted. oftheforest Feb 2014 #9

No ideas, just an offer of support. 2theleft Feb 2014 #10

In addition to seeking a support group ... slipslidingaway Feb 2014 #11

Thank you for your input! oftheforest Feb 2014 #12

Happy to hear things are looking up ... slipslidingaway Feb 2014 #13