Relationships

How do you cope when brain cancer changes your spouse's personality?

As a wife and RN having difficulty dealing with hubby with brain cancer. Almost an 8 yr old at times with cognition and memory loss. I feel so guilty and hopeless any suggestions?

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How to handle intimacy challenges when my partner wants sex daily?

My husband wants to have sex everyday I m not able to do it what do I do

How do I find and see who replied to my posts in this community?

I’m new here how do I know who sent a reply,I’m not good at finding replies here

Has anyone started dating after a cancer diagnosis?

I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma also five years ago, I would like to start dating again but I'm afraid. Has anyone started dating after a cancer diagnosis?

Has anyone else given up on dating during cancer treatment?

I gave up trying to find anyone who would accept me. I got told by one guy I was talking to that I am a liability... Gee thanks jerk. I've also been dealing with scammers... I am on SSI and I got guys asking me to send them money!! Scammers are going crazy on the dating apps... I have just given up and maybe when I am in remission I'll look again for now I don't want anyone and that's ok...

Is it possible to find love again after cancer diagnosis at 70?

I was diagnosed with Urethral carcinoma 3 yrs ago My wife, now an exwife decided to leave because she didn’t want to married to a man with cancer. I now live with my 2 daughters aged 8 & 14 I will be 70 in June Is there any chance of a relationship? Wayne

How do you cope when both partners face cancer at the same time?

I’m being worked up for a recurrence of Stage 1a NSCLC 1/2026. It’s now St 3, no mets. I was hoping to celebrate 5 years cancer free in 12/2025, but a small spot has grown a little and lit up intensely on the PET. My partner was planning to be my support person and he was just diagnosed with St 3 gastroesophageal cancer. He’s in pain, can only drink liquids and has lost 30+ pounds. We are now supporting each other and the stress is intense at times. We talk openly about our concerns and fears and are very loving to each other. In the past few days he’s made comments that he feels like he’s dying and he feels he looks like he has HIV. I’m a retired RN and I go into the supportive nurse role, but it is so hard to see him feel so poorly. I’m trying to control my anxiety and stress level but sometimes I feel so overwhelmed. I have great support from friends and therapy as does he. Anyone else go through a similar situation and have any advice?

How can I navigate intimacy fears with my partner after cancer surgeries?

Was diagnosed in 2018 with Mycosis Fungordis T cell Lymphoma no remission will happen. Many rounds of radiation ,my skin so so frail. In the end of 2019 into 2020 I had a stem cell transplant, it was rough, I almost lost my life , I knew God and began to lean on him. In 2023 diagnosed with vulva and anal cancer had so much pain and uncomfortable. 2024_Feb2025 Surgery on both areas took my anis and vaginia ending with an ostomey bag and a urethra to pee from.(no more sex ever) In 2025 I was diagnosed with a sarcoma on my chest , had surgery Nov 25 My best friend of 30 years shows up in my so called life.asked me to Marry him. I’m 63 yrs old I totally gave up on a relationship ever, and being intimate We discussed everything ,with him saying it was ok we could get through it. We’ve both had bad relationships and scars from them. I have fears of intimacy, in one breath he says it’s ok and in another he asks why he isn’t enough because I won’t help him release, it makes me feel cheep and I reminds me of my loss of not being able to give him what he needs. He tells me he hurts, his heart hurts, and me I’m hurting also my heart is broken. He makes me feel like it’s my fault, I’m sick a lot and always tired. I can’t sleep with out medication,he’s ready for bed at 830 / 900 at night I’m waiting on meds to kick in. I’ve slept with a body pillow since 2018.till this day and he thinks I’m blocking him. Help me

How can I maintain intimacy with my wife during cancer treatment?

Have not been able to be intermit with my wife. Whatcan be done? Sometimes I feel like I am trying to push her away. I love her with all of my heart. Need advice please.