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Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jun 5 11:38am | Replies (19)

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My own sons Dad died when he was 5. I'm sure you know what it feels like when it's just you, and you know that you are all they've got. I have ILC and am going in for a Masectomy 6/14. He's in his 30's and there are times that I have to remind him that nothing is being done to HIM, I have the cancer. I deal by only answering questions that are asked and I answer them vaguely. Thank God I remarried and have my husband to rely on. We have to remember that this is a time when we HAVE to take care of ourselves, everyone else has to wait, period. I know that it feels selfish, it's not, it's self preservation. I wish you the absolute best.

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thank you for that . it's a good reminder ! most of my battle has been allaying everyone's fears ! the mastectomy was so easy . the thought of it was enough to turn your stomach , thought i'd be freaked out at the outcome , but no . didn't really worry me , it wasn't the big shock i thought it would be . . it was like well that's done then , thats over , that's great . the scar was neat line , and healed from day one , really well . no pain . i will get the good one done also , as be easier and i had big breasts . and loved low cut dresses . i wasn't repulsed by the look , like i thought i would be .as i was quite vain about my looks . it was surprising , it looks "normal " to me . bit like a battle scar . everything i thought was the opposite . . but i'm older woman , so be so much harder if your young and with a partner .

sending you all the best wishes possible , youv got this ! xox