Husband dying of Cancer

It happened so fast... It started with a normal cough that wouldn’t go away.. Before I could understand anything we where having test after test.. We had to stop the Chemo, His blood count is far to low as he was to weak, and now they tell me he has just 1/2 months to live.

Watching him weaken each day, is the hardest part of it all.. His nose hasn’t stopped bleeding for the last 3 days and it’s just blood transfusion after another..

The cancer has spread and there is nothing they can do, One thing I don’t understand - but I’m happy for is that he has no pain and also is there a sign his passing is close - I don’t want it to happen at the time I’m out to take him some food or runs some chores and Iam so scared.. He is angry most of the time, even telling me his family will take everything yet they never care for him as I do.. I feel scared and get no help.

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, SleeplessInLondon, although I'm so sorry to hear about the reason that brings you here.

    Hopefully some of our members who have been through a similar situation with their loved ones will be along shortly to offer some advice and support but in the meantime I thought I might leave you with some information we have on our website about what happens in the last days of life, to read more please click here.

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  • i am so sorry to hear about your husband.my husband is also dying it has been a wirlwind the last 12 months  of surgery chemo radio then a new immune treatment  but nothing has helped we have now been told it's just a matter of time just a couple of months he has just gone 48 and  i am realy struggling but put a brave face on for him but he has come to terms with everything and is at peace with himself this does make it easier for me i hope your husband finds some peace. i was with my dad and father in law who both died from different cancers but both just became more and more tired over a few day and simply and quietly passed away so I hope for this end for my husband and yours xx

  • So dreadfully sad.

    Try to be with him as much as possible and sooth that anger. Reassure him you have matters under control even if you haven't. Don't neglect yourself. You are doing a wonderful job.

    I hope he finds peace and remains painfree.

    David

  • That’s the most shocking part, he is in no pain at all and today the doctor told me he was unable to wake him early and that he thinks he has days left to live. 

    Mare dr’s always right