Cancer and relationships

Booklet
Published: 01 Dec 2023
Next review: 01 Dec 2026
Edition: 2

This booklet is about coping with your feelings when someone close to you has cancer. It is for anyone who is close to someone with cancer, including partners, family members and friends.

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Published: 01 Dec 2023
Next review: 01 Dec 2026
Edition: 2

This booklet is about coping with your feelings when someone close to you has cancer. It is for anyone who is close to someone with cancer, including partners, family members and friends.

About this booklet

This booklet is about coping with your feelings when someone close to you has cancer. It is for anyone who is close to someone with cancer, including partners, family members and friends.

 

We hope it helps you deal with some of the questions or feelings you may have. It also gives suggestions for coping and getting the support you need.

 

View our online information about emotional support for partners, family and friends.

 

Tag: LIFST, CREL, EMTN, CSS

 

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How we can help

Macmillan Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line is a free and confidential phone service for people living and affected by cancer. If you need to talk, we'll listen. 

 

Financial guidance
Financial issues can cause worry when someone becomes ill. You may be able to claim benefits to help you in your situation. You may also be able to get financial assistance from other organisations.
Welfare rights advice and tools

There are lots of benefits that could help you after a cancer diagnosis, but the system can be confusing. Our Welfare Rights Advisors are here to help.

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