Coping with Metastatic Cancer's Impact on My Marriage

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CP

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6 months ago

Hi, I’m new in this forum, last year in November the doctor found me metastatic Rcc in my brain and lungs, my symptoms started them at the beginning of the last year, my libido go away and my husband try to understand but I feel bad because our relationship feels like getting apart.

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Welcome to this supportive community - sharing these deeply personal challenges takes courage, and many here understand how a cancer diagnosis can create unexpected strains on even the strongest relationships. Physical and emotional changes during treatment are common experiences that affect intimacy in various ways, and open communication with partners about these shifts, along with potential guidance from healthcare teams or counselors who specialize in supporting couples through serious illness, can help navigate this difficult time together.

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CG

Community Member

6 months ago

Hi Cecilia how are u I’m Claudio and I’m a four time cancer survivor

GP

Community Member

5 months ago

Hey Cecilia, I hope you and your husband can understand that your diagnosis is responsible for your changes. I hope you and your husband can become a team to help you through this journey. I wish you peace and dignity along the way.

CA

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2 months ago

Welcome to this supportive community - sharing these deeply personal challenges takes courage, and many here understand how a cancer diagnosis can create unexpected strains on even the strongest relationships. Physical and emotional changes during treatment are common experiences that affect intimacy in various ways, and open communication with partners about these shifts, along with potential guidance from healthcare teams or counselors who specialize in supporting couples through serious illness, can help navigate this difficult time together.

Coping with Metastatic Cancer's Impact on My Marriage

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