Question: Do you think a person go after a new career when her husband's had a bout with cancer? I've been a full time mom at home for the past 10 years.  My husband's income has been adequate but now with this last bout of cancer I'm thinking I need to train for a good job if I lose him.  He's doing well and we were hoping he'd go back to work this month but his AFP count went up again.

Answer: Going after a new job now would only increase your husband's fear of dying. I am a cancer patient myself and I have reached time when I never thought I d make it for the following morning, but I did. I show all the time that I m able to fight. I wouldn't have pulled through if it wasn't for my husband. I get my strength from him. The moment I can feel doubt in his voice or in his eyes, I get more scared. I live by that till today. One thing I tell people whose partners have been affected by cancer is to be strong and extremely supportive. It is as hard for the patient as it is for the loved ones. \nI wish you both well
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