[header] How to cope with cancer as a family [title] Expect for everyone to feel a range of emotions. [step] Learning that someone in the family has a serious medical condition can elicit many different feelings. Some may feel scared and sad, while others could feel anger and denial.
[header] How to cope with cancer as a family [title] Expect for everyone to feel a range of emotions. [step] Learning that someone in the family has a serious medical condition can elicit many different feelings. Some may feel scared and sad, while others could feel anger and denial.
However, the rest of the family will have a difficult time accepting these feelings and coping with them. Try not to judge all family members for feeling the way they do. While these emotions will wane, everyone will feel concerned and calmer when they are treated for cancer. [substeps] If you have a family member who dies unexpectedly, let them know you are there for them no matter what. Try to imagine how your family-and your relationship-will react if it all goes south. Be very mindful of your own reactions when dealing with this news. Know that there aren't any right or wrong feelings. Allow yourself to feel the feelings you have.