Partner diagnosed with thyroid cancer

My partners just been diagnosed thyroid cancer worried sick got operation next month I'm ill with PTSD depression mental disorders arhritis in left knee operation tomorrow on me toes got agrophobia of going out got tablets f it and the rest of mt

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  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, Lan38.

    I'm so sorry to hear that your partner has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, it sounds like this is a difficult situation for you both.

    I hope some of our friendly members will come along shortly to offer support and chat with you but until then if you feel that speaking with someone medically trained might help, our cancer nurses are available on this phone number 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Stay strong, Lan38.

    Best wishes to you and your partner,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hiya Lan38.  Welcome to the forum.  I am sorry that on top of your own medical problems you are now having to face your partner's diagnosis of thyroid cancer.  As you say he is your carer then you are going to have to talk to your own doctor to ensure that you get the extra help you need while your partner is undergoing treatment.  This is going to be hard for both of you and you will need to ensure that you are able to support your partner through his treatment.  Do you have family and friends who can help through this difficult period?  As Renata has suggested you might like to talk to the nurses here on this website if you want to discuss how you are going to cope in the coming weeks.  And please do come back to this forum and tell us how you are both doing.    Best wishes.  Annie