Disbelieve

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AVRYL 22 days ago

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My Husband passed away on the 1st April 2025 at the Marie Curie Hospice after a very short battle with Cancer ,

just Diagnosed on the 24th January 2025 with an aggressive stage 4 cancer of unknown primary ,

he became very Ill after the first chemotherapy and had a bad reaction to the second chemotherapy ,

over the next 2 months he was hospitalised 4 times and deteriorated quickly , he was taken to the Hospice by ambulance and the care he received there was dignified and caring ,

what I am struggling with is disbelieve , its all happened so quick and out of the blue

I keep thinking he's going to walk in the door !

Avryl

Daffodil 20 days ago

Thank you for writing, Avryl. We are sorry to hear that your husband passed away so suddenly. His journey from diagnosis and therapy to hospice seems to have been very swift. It is wonderful that to hear that your husband received good care in hospice. His passing away nevertheless was very quick, as you explain. Under these circumstances it is natural to need some time to process the events, and to feel like a loved one is still close by. And naturally, this can be very distressing.

How are you feeling today? Is there anything that might give you a break, and some of the time and space you need, even briefly? For example, this could be meeting a friend for coffee or a walk. Do write again, if you like, too, to let us know how you are doing.

It may also be helpful to explore the resources on grief on the Marie Curie website https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/information/grief.

Thank you again for reaching out to this online community, which is here for anyone wishing to share experiences. I hope that others will see your message and perhaps respond to it, too.

💛 Anke, a member of the Marie Curie Online Community Team

LauraCW 14 days ago

Hi Avryl,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, it must be incredibly challenging for you at the moment and I am so sorry to hear about the death of your husband. It sounds as though it all happened very quickly and must be so much to process and take in.

It is completely understandable that you would find it hard to believe it has really happened.

We really appreciate you reaching out. Marie Curie has an excellent Bereavement Support Service if you feel this is something that might help you?

Take care and we are always here to listen and support in any way we can.

Warmest wishes,

Laura, Marie Curie Volunteer for Online Community