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Emotions and anxiety with a cancer diagnosis: How do you cope?

Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: May 25 10:03am | Replies (86)
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@abob

I am my husband’s caretaker but feel in the same state as you. I”m having trouble coping. Every scan that generates bad results negates hope that there be no more unpleasant treatment. But I need to show encouragement.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Mar 3 11:02am

@abob May I suggest that you reach out to the social worker at your cancer care center, and request some support. There may be a caregiver's group locally for you to get pointers and help.

While you want to show encouragement, it's okay to let your husband know of your own feelings surrounding his diagnosis and treatment. Honestly, he needs to know you're feeling sad/mad/upset, too! I am a cancer patient, and my husband has yet to do that.
Ginger

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