topic Re: Prostate cancer in Coping with a loved one's cancer

Prostate cancer

Donna77 — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:15:39 GMT

Hi,

New to this group my fiance has terminal prostate cancer with bone metastasisfrom head to toe. He is only 48. I had to quit work and become his carer. We live in a rural area and I am feeling quiet alone and isolated. We dont get visitors and our old friends dont call anymore.

Re: Prostate cancer

joseph_CCNSW — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:27:01 GMT

Hello Donna77. Thank you for posting. Welcome to the online community. I can hear how much has changed for you and your fiancé since his diagnosis. Living in a rural area and feeling alone and isolated can leave you wondering where to turn and I hope you find this a welcoming space to connect with others. You may also find it helpful to search Cancer Council's website for information about the range of services available or to call Cancer Council's 13 11 20 line for a chat with one of our specialists. Kind regards … Joseph_CCNSW

Re: Prostate cancer

Richard1 — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:33:40 GMT

Hi Donna. I’m so sorry to hear about the bad news, going through the big C sucks. All you can do is take it one day at a time. Focus on the now, and not the future. It’s very hard to do, I know through experience.

Even if your not a religious person, I’ve heard that going to church is a great way to meet new people and unload some of that weight you now carry.

Stay strong, and please never give up. ❤️