When someone in a family has cancer, everyone takes on new roles and
responsibilities. For example, a child may be asked to do more chores or
a spouse or partner may need to help pay bills, shop, or do yard work.
Family members sometimes have trouble adjusting to these new roles.
Money. Cancer can reduce the amount of money your
family has to spend or save. If you're not able to work, someone else in
your family may feel that he or she needs to get a job. You and your
family may need to learn more about health insurance and find out what
will be covered and what you need to pay for. Most people find it
stressful to keep up with money matters.
Living arrangements.
People with cancer sometimes need to change where they live or whom
they live with. Now that you have cancer, you may need to move in with
someone else to get the care you need. This can be hard because you may
feel that you are losing your independence, at least for a little while.
Or, you may need to travel far from home for treatment. If you have to
be away from home for treatments take a few little things from home with
you. This way, there will be something familiar even in a strange
place.
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