Just as you need time for yourself, your family members also need time
to rest, have fun, and take care of their other duties. Respite care is a
way people can get the time they need. In respite care, someone comes
to your home and takes care of you while your family member goes out for
a while. Let your doctor or social worker know if you want to learn
more about respite care.
"I was scared when my husband got cancer. He
had always taken care of me and we did everything together. I was afraid
I wouldn't be strong enough to help him through his treatment. I was
afraid that he might not recover. And I was afraid to talk about my
fears with him because I didn't want to upset him."
Your
husband, wife, or partner may feel just as scared by cancer as you do.
You both may feel anxious, helpless, or afraid. You may find it hard to
be taken care of by someone you love.
People react to cancer in
different ways. Some cannot accept that cancer is a serious illness.
Others try too hard to be "perfect" caregivers. And some people refuse
to talk about cancer. For most people, thinking about the future is
scary.
It helps if you and the people close to you can talk about
your fears and concerns. You may want to meet with a counselor who can
help both of you talk about these feelings.
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