EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
The value of a family's emotional support during cancer treatment

During treatment for lung cancer, the patient may need even more support from the person closest to him or her: the spouse or life partner. It’s a natural reaction now to turn to the person you trust most, but it’s also natural for your spouse NOT to know automatically what to do.

Many couples avoid dealing with the negative emotions they feel. Instead, they seem to find it easier to focus on practical, treatment-related issues. It may be beneficial to try to find a balance between life as a couple and life dealing with lung cancer together. Click on the links below that provide ideas on dealing with lung cancer and a spouse or life partner.