husband has lung cancer - Cancer: Lung Message Board

winythewitch · 11-13-2004, 04:54 PM

Can anyone help me my husband has lung cancer and all that he does is cry and talk about dying. He get really sick from the chemo and won't eat any more. What do I do to help him.

cricket2764 · 11-13-2004, 07:09 PM

Winy,

I can not say I am going through the same thing as you are. We are going through this with our dad, when you say something about next year he will come back with he will not be here. My mom tries to keep things like Jello and icecream and soft food that he likes around. He has just recently taken his second dose of Chemo. The first really made him sick and he was talking about not taking anymore. His Dr. gave my mom some new meds. to help with some of the symptoms he had. I will keep your husband in my prayers. I have talked to several people who have told me attitude is the biggest part of the fight. So we just try and keep my dads spirits up as much as we can.
I check here often so if you need someone to just listen I am here. I can also share with you what we go through with my dad. Just try and keep your spirits up I know it is hard but maybe they can draw strength from those that love them.

to watch over the two of you.

renee_ky · 11-15-2004, 08:03 AM

Winy- My husband went through quite an emotional struggle to, for a time. The emoptional part did not reman, it last for a few weeks. I think for him, it is probably normal. Being told you have cancer can really knowck you off of your feet. It is important that you stay strong, he will draw his strength from you. Remind him, you are with him, and will stay with him. Let him know this is your fight too, and you plan to give it all you've got. It is important that he feels like he is not alone, and you are going to help him. Look for positive information from this board, or other boards. Read him posts from people who are winning the struggle. Give him a lot of hugs, just hold him and let him cry. He is scared. As for food. He is probably not feeling real hungry. With Scott, I gave him red jello (only one that did not make him sick) chocolate boost and crackers. Before he gets out of bed, give him a few crackers and a little bit broth from Campbell's checkedn soup *about 1/3 cup) dilluted. After he eats the crackers and drinks the broth, get him to stay in bed for about 10 more minutes before he gets up. Everyone responds different to chemo, this worked for Scott.

I wish you luck, it is a tough road. Just remember, YOU will be his strenght through this, so take care of yourself to.

What type of lung cancer does he have?

Prayers are with you!
Renee