My partner is going thru chemo for esophegeal cancer atm and is not a great talker. He gets down and low energy fatigue. I am sorry to hear about your husbands diagnosis and glad you reached out. You are definitely not alone. If your spouse has been diagnosed with cancer, what you never expected and never wanted to happen has just become all too real and all too personal to both of you. As much as you might want to wish it away, to reset everything back to the way it was before, you can't. Supporting your partner through their cancer journey involves understanding their diagnosis, providing emotional and practical support, and taking care of your own well-being. Write a list of things you both can do to keep your relationship strong. Make a plan for how to handle the household tasks such as taking care of children, cleaning, cooking and laundry. Keeping a daily routine can help you, your partner and your children cope. Take a break from focusing on cancer. Talk about and do other things together. What you can and should do when your partner contracts cancer depends on your partner’s personal needs. Each situation is different. Your partner may be newly diagnosed, dealing with metastatic cancer, or living in a kind of limbo, not knowing whether the cancer has regressed. If you're wondering how to help your friend with cancer, check out our top 10 ways to show support here at CanCare! Get emotional and practical advice on coping when your spouse or partner has cancer. Learn about ways to manage stress and support the person you love.