Rozlynn 8 hours ago
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My partner was diagnosed and treated for a rare cancer just over a year ago. All seemed to go well until 9 months later he was told it had returned and was inoperable and incurable. Since then he has had more radiotherapy and chemo but the cancer has spread aggressively despite them. He now has 4-6 months to live and seems to encounter new symptoms and problems every week which often means he ends up in the acute oncology unit for more precious days. We have some simple, nice things planned ( make memories, people say!) but have had to cancel a couple already. I think I'm coping most of the time and then the thought of life without him - just the missing of him being there doing everyday things - hits me and it's agony. I'm anticipating life without him and feel almost breathless at the thought of it. At the same time, seeing him deteriorate and not knowing what more is in store or the timeline is almost unbearable. It's like you know you're going to be hit with a massive rock but don't know when it his it will happen. Does anyone else have experience of this and how do I cope?
