This experience is like walking into another dimension for you hey? Usually you have the, I guess comfort and stability of seeing through your eyes as a nurse and at other people's journeys. But now you have been flung into this enormous abyss where there isn't anywhere it seems to get a foot hold.  Well I hope these forums help you grasp that hold.  The hospital will have a psychologist on board to help your husband. If you check in with them they will help you or find a colleague who can. The team here at the Cancer Council have also put us in touch with a local counselor who we are about to start seeing. In our case though it is about managing the family dynamic; the behaviour prior to diagnosis which hasn't changed which puts enormous strain on us. You will know that nurses are a wonderful source of care and knowledge and this is where you will find much...from the oncology nurses. My daughter in law is one. She has been amazing for my stepson, her brother in law. Her team has been awesome in helping us all through his anxiety and although he really pushed their buttons by referring to Dr Google as the expert they were great.    Please make a point of checking in with us as you progress through this please 🙂 ... View more