A cancer diagnosis affects all of the family. Relationships can go either way. In the early stages of a diagnosis, our emotions tend to be all over the place. I had a very close family relationship prior to diagnosis, but really put my family through it to start with. This was totally unintentional. It took a few years for us all to get fully back on track, but we are now closer than ever. Others are not so fortunate and cannot ride that initial storm. Many partners cannot cope with a cancer diagnosis. The important thing is to keep communication channels open.
Can I ask how you feel your relationship has changed?
