CUE 2009

Cancer in the family gives feelings of ambivalence, frustration and helplessness not only to the patient but to the rest of the family as well. It is also an even more challenging scenario if there were children to think about amidst this family crisis. Family help should remain as steadfast as ever. At a time like this, there is no other means to at least make the best out of the situation than to rely on one another for strength and courage. It helps to assure one another that they shall remain patient and reliable through this obstacle. family support has proven to be the best

When cancer strikes, whatever type it is, it strikes not just the patient but the rest of the family as well. Lung cancer has greater incidence in adults. When this happens in the family, it would be the adults who are more likely to get stricken. It is sad when there are children involved. It takes time to make them understand the changes within the family. Among the parenting tips that could be of invaluable use in this scenario is to give the opportunity for everyone, including the children, in the family to get educated about the situation. The changes can be from slight to drastic, it is important to educate each member of the family especially children about the reasons why there should be changes, what needs to be done, to ask for forgiveness and understanding should there be some tension and frustrations in between.