Cancer: How can relatives deal with a diagnosis? – Five tips. The first priority is the well-being of the sick family member.
However, relatives should not lose sight of their own needs. Free advice and support is available nationwide at the psychosocial cancer counseling centers of the 16 state cancer societies. It's best to concentrate on the here and now and try to see the good in order to create connection and depth in your life and in that of the cancer patient. No one can take this experience away from you.