Some families find it easy to talk about cancer. They may easily
share their feelings about the changes that cancer brings to their
lives. Other families find it harder to talk about cancer. The people in
these families may be used to solving problems alone and not want to
talk about their feelings.
Families that have gone through divorce
or had other losses may have even more trouble talking about cancer. As
one woman with lung cancer said,
"Talking
about my cancer was rough at first. My husband and I divorced five
years ago, so my mom had to move in and help me with the boys.
Eventually, I was able to tell my ex-husband about my cancer, and he
helped the boys understand. Our family has been through a lot, and we'll
get through this, too. To me, the only constant in life is change."
If
your family is having trouble talking about feelings, think about
getting some help. Your doctor or nurse can refer you to a counselor who
can help people in your family talk about what cancer means to them.
Many families find that, even though it can be hard to do, they feel
close to each other when they deal with cancer together.
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