Breast Cancer Spouse Support

A breast cancer patients spouse or partner will also require some support during our illness or else they may burn out. No matter if the significant other is a man or women, it will be important for them to listen to the newly diagnosed persons feelings and fears, to learn about various treatment options and to become involved in the daily routine and care surrounding the illness.

This can be very challenging to accomplish.

The Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization (www.y-me.org) offers a link title When the Woman You Love Has Breast Cancer which details the various stages of breast cancer and offers suggestions for the spouse or partner. These tips include self care.

Do not allow yourself to get burned out. You may feel guilty about self care, when in fact; proper self care will extend your ability to offer support. See if you can connect with other partners and spouses whose partners are undergoing breast cancer treatment. You will be able to make these contacts through your local cancer society.