Thanks William. Yes, they check his bloodwork regularly, including thyroid (TSH). It’s been normal so far, but good reminder to keep monitoring. The list of potential ‘itis’ issues is daunting, but good to be aware of.

Thank you, Patricia. It has its ups and downs. Take care of yourself.

Oh Patricia, I understand. While my husband is still in active treatment (immunotherapy), we’ve definitely dealt with mood swings and resistance to support. It’s tough because you want to help, but you can’t force it. What worked for us sometimes:

• Focusing on shared activities not cancer-related.
• Gently suggesting couple’s counseling, framed as helping us adjust post-cancer.
• Finding support for myself (like caregiver groups) so I had an outlet. You need support too!

Echoing Lisa – they love you! Think about it: if the roles were reversed, wouldn’t you do anything for them without seeing it as a burden? Let them show their love this way. It’s okay to accept help, especially now.

Thinking of you, John. It’s a massive shock to the system. Take time to process. This community is a great resource.