Worried about my husband who had throat cancer: How to support him?

What was his treatment and how long ago? I imagine there are side effects and that it might take time to recover. I had breast cancer not throat so just speculating. Talk to the doctor! Maybe PT would help-? Or maybe he needs to rest for awhile-? Do you have anyone to talk to? Sometimes there are support groups for family members.

Thoat vocal cords started in April I think if I remember right 6weeks chemo and radiation. It took care of it,it's gone but been really weird. I don't know what to do.

Recovery takes a very long time. The treatment poisons our bodies, & they respond as such. Be patient with him. He will perk up when he feels better, it may take several months, or even a year. The advice to exercise isn’t always possible. Maybe ask him to help with grocery shopping, getting the mail… good luck.

It's just so hard. Thank you tho

My husband had throat cancer of the vocal cord in April, Had 6 weeks of both chemo and radiation. October or September it was gone done with the treatments. And doing following ups and all. How can I help him the best I can to deal with the side effects of the treatments. Please help worrywife.

It is extremely hard! Maybe a caregiver group would help you? We have been on this journey since 2021, it’s nothing anyone would choose! Be patient, it will get better. You will have a new normal.❤️

Hi, you would be better served to move to the head & neck cancer group of the platform. There you will get very specific help in helping your husband through his recovery. It will take time & it will improve massively.

How do I find it? Please help

Found out in April had 6 weeks of chemo and radiation, he is done now cancer is gone . But I don't know how to help with recovery. How can I get him to open up more about what is going on in his head. I don't want to upset him. Please help worrywife.

@worrywife Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm glad you stopped by here and have already had some good ideas sent to you! Here is the link to the group that @vickie1320 is speaking about: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/head-neck-cancer/

Ask at the cancer center where your husband was treated, to speak to the social worker. They are there for you, too, not just him! They will be able to offer resources for you both.

Recovery can take a long time. Life is simply not the same, anymore. As a patient undergoing current treatment, for me it has been over 3 years on chemo for a blood cancer. Only recently have I felt more like returning to my hobbies and interests. Each patient is different. Setting small goals is important. You say he cannot sleep? Does he find rest when in a recliner? I do, and my husband is very understanding to know "whatever it takes". Likewise my energy some days is just not there. I make a list of what I will do in a week if there is energy. Pick the must-do items, the rest are a bonus. And nothing says any chore has to be completed in one sitting. Getting out and moving can be real beneficial; walk around the block, slowly, and aim to speed up a bit every few days. It's a slow return, and takes a lot of understanding from you both, and support.
Ginger