How does cancer typically affect the patient's relationships?

How does cancer typically affect the patient's relationships?

Carly Schwartz (Co-Founder) gives expert video advice on: How can I help a loved one think more positively during cancer treatment?; Do I always need to be 'the strong one' when taking care of a cancer patient?; If I'm a caregiver to a cancer patient, should I join a cancer support group? and more...

In my personal relationship, my husband was my hero. He was there for me every step of the way, and he really helped me get through my cancer. And I see most spouses being wonderful. They rise to the occasion. It's really the rare spouse who are not there and don't rise to the occasion. But I've seen it happen. So I would say, if you have a good relationship, you do pretty great. You do okay. And if you have a bad relationship, it's just another problem within your fight against cancer