About us
A central place for all partners to share their experiences.Our Story
Specific partner groups:
- Partner Support for men - 'For the boys' is a group with a focus on male partners.
From time to time, BCNA may ask this group's members to assist with the development of future resources designed specifically for partners.
This group is open to all members and blog posts are public.
What was the one thing you wish someone had told you sooner?
Ok so I'm really curious to know where the gaps are in chemo/living with a partner who is undergoing treatment for cancer orientation? So what is the one thing that you wish you had known straight up front instead of having to learn through trial and error?
For me it was the following:
Momentum is growing
Hi everyone, my name is David and I've been involved in the cancer community after my wife died of breask cancer 12 years ago. After her death I had a "mid-life" professional identity crisis and left a 20+ year career in corporate management (during which I completed post-grad studies in Counselling) to spend my professional time supporting people going through "tough stuff". Whilst I work full-time in the community services sector I maintain a small counselling practice supporting families dealing with the unwelcome visitor called cancer.
Our Journey
Hey Guys , it is good to see other men who are a support to there wives and also to other men.
Through our journey I have meet alot of great survivors and fighters but some of the men you can see struggling you just want to take for a coffee or a scotch and say " so whats on your mind".
I would love to talk more with anyone that would like to share stories and be a support for others.
Cheers Scotty H
Men Who Care
Hi guys, my name is Clayton and I too have been and will always be a breast cancer carer and supporter.I lost my partner in Jan this year and like the rest of you found that there is no such support for men directly affected by it.A group I have started up in Brissie is Men Who Care,it's more one on one thing.The only phone calls I get are from the wives so I talk to them about their hubbies problems or concerns.So what I do now is I have joined up with a few of the women's support groups so that at least they all know I am out there to help.I hope that this sort of pyramid support may work
This is Great
After having had my own cancer journey I find myself now caring for my wife whilst she goes through hers. When she was first diagnosed I spent sometime looking for information and support for men in this situation. Sadly, there was very little available and I felt that this area was very under resourced.
