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Boyfriend of 3 years diagnosed last week

BrendaJL
BrendaJL CSN Member Posts: 1 *
in Caregivers #1

my boyfriend was diagnosed last week with esophageal cancer. It’s been a wild ride for all 7 days-

Diagnosis, feeding tube, port. This morning he got angry at me for doing too much and that I had my feelings hurt when he didn’t want help. He packed his stuff - driving even though he shouldn’t this coming week.
I am struggling with knowing how to help and be supportive.

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  • evonnenewcombe
    evonnenewcombe CSN Member Posts: 2 *
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    Ask him what he expects your help with. I am sure that even he doesn't know. He is still trying to process everything, I am sure. Also, cancer patients will purposely try to piss you off, thinking that when they pass, you won't hurt or miss them as much. So not true. Makes it worse. You need to sit down and have a heart to heart.

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