Hi, I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2nd August, had first chemo session last week which will be followed by surgery, radio therapy etc. They found last week the cancer has spread. 

My partner is being so supportive, he's amazing.  Because he's self employed he's been able to free himself from work for a fortnight. I'm a positive person but the diagnosis and chemo has knocked me down, I burst into tears over nothing and get waves of sadness. I'm worried that when he goes back to work this is going to get much worse as I'll be home alone.  If we could afford the rent etc he'd stay home with me, I wondered if he would be entitled to claim any benefits for a while until I am feeling stronger and able to cope?