Hearing that some men struggle with becoming a carer for ladies with breast cancer, I want to share my website, mankindhub, a resource for male caregivers supporting partners with breast cancer. My blog posts cover the various stages of the breast cancer diagnosis and treatment journey, offering tips on coping strategies and sharing how we’ve leaned on our Christian faith during the toughest times. Please check out my to access information and support for navigating this challenging journey.
It is hoped that this resource will help us come together to support each other and learn from one another’s experiences. Visit mankindhub to join our community of caregivers dedicated to supporting their partners through every step of the breast cancer journey. Your support and participation are greatly appreciated!
This resource is free and completely run voluntary with my own personal funds.
I see it’s been a while since you’ve posted, but I just want to ask if anyone has found any new resources or support groups lately that really helped. I’m supporting my partner through treatment right now and some days feel harder than others. I’d really value hearing how others coped with the emotional side and found balance in day-to-day life.
I’m so sorry to hear that your partner has had a diagnosis - it must be such a hard time for both of you, but it’s so amazing of you to come to the forum for guidance, and I hope you find it a helpful and supportive place.
If you have any questions about your partner’s diagnosis, you can post them in the Ask our Nurses section of the forum, and one of our nurses will come back to you. You can also reach our nurses on our free helpline 0808 800 6000. They’re there if you ever have any questions, need support, or just want someone to talk to. You can your partner can both use either resource, as we’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, even if its not your own personal diagnosis.
I’ve signed up to the National Carers Card and it’s been handy. It gives access to a carers discount on loads of everyday things like shopping, leisure activities, and insurance. It doesn’t take long to register, and it’s free if you’re a carer. Just felt good to have something small that made life a bit easier, especially during the tougher days.
Hi Kamia2,
I have set up a facebook group page for breast cancer carers. Its early days at the moment and I’m trying to build a community of breast cancer carers to share thoughts and ideas. Your more than welcome to join. The link is: Redirecting...
Hi, 1st time poster here. Looking for ideas for support in West Yorkshire.
Wife has Secondary Breast Cancer in her brain and I want to know how best to care for her. The treatment is debilitating and it is difficult to change to deal with it.
Hi richleeds, I’ve been through this and I know how difficult it can be and that there’s not much help or advice for chaps who find themselves becoming carers. I set up a web site mankindhub.org to try and provide some help for men like us. I hope there might be something on there for you. You will be her punchbag, rock and shoulder to cry on. Always remember it’s your love that she will need above all else. You can DM me on dwshandley@gmail.com if I can help in any way. Best wishes Dan
My wife has brain cancer (secondary Breast Cancer). It’s really difficult I find trying to keep a positive attitude for your partner and also the family. I’m always in a dilemma about how much I tell the wider family and friends. I don’t like giving people bad news but feel like I’m hiding something from them and I fell guilty for that.
Im no expert, the brain cancer is getting worse as her behaviors are changing. Although she is happy enough, in fact more happy to be honest as she’s less hassled by normal life. I even feel guilty as hell for sharing on here.
Im starting with a Carers group at Maggies Leeds but I find these groups uncomfortable and everyones story is very different and not always relevant to one another. I could do with finding people (probably men) who have been through what Im about to go through and help me prepare for it mentally, emotionally and practically. Guess thats my way of coping.
