Heart surgery and cancer

Not the same boat - but sending strength to you both that you keep afloat. Life is very hard sometimes. I wish you both well. Stay strong.

Oh Boheminan, how awful for your partner and you. It's going to be a difficult road, but I'm sure you will find strength from Somewhere.....I know a few of my friends who have had heart surgery, and some who have had cancer, but not both. I can assure you, someone will come along, who will either be in the same situation now or has been. Good luck

thank you, that means a lot to me

Yes he will pull through. You'll be surprised. He'll actually feel better than he has been feeling almost straight away because he'll have a fully functioning valve instead of a faulty one.

We are a family of genetically faulty heart valves. For most of us it's when not if it gets replaced. I've not had mine done yet but I've looked after several relatives afterwards.

I understand your anxiety but he will be fine. Hope this reassures you?

Thank you illte. All I need at the moment is reassurance and that's hard found in this strange new world we live in.

We've coped with the cancer over the last couple of years but now suddenly I feel alone and scared and there's no one 'out there' to turn to, so your words are welcome. I hope you don't need to go for the op as your relatives have - who knows, you may be reprieved

Sending heartfelt feelings of hope to you and your partner. Fingers crossed all goes well for you both. Life is hard enough at the moment without this added stress.

Hello Boheminan,I haven't had cancer but suffer with several illnesses that affect my immune system and am regarded as high risk for surgery.But 6 years ago I had a triple bypass after having a heart attack.I sailed through the op and was home 4 days later.Sending all good wishes for your husband.x