Back to February 2007: Partners, Loved Ones, Caregivers: Taking Care of You
How can a survivor show appreciation?
- Question from jnurse7777: What can a breast cancer survivor do for her partner to show appreciation for all the support during multiple surgeries and chemos?
- Answers —Marc Silver, author: That's very sweet! Let me buy something that I've always wanted! You know, I didn't want anything from my wife, I was so happy she was back to herself after the months of treatment ended. And sometimes she cuts me a little slack for my bad habits, and I really appreciate that. But I kind of secretly wish she'd get me a bunch of flowers once in a while.
- Rosalind Kleban, L.C.S.W.: So, I guess the answer is, that you probably know special things that your husband would appreciate. And that now's the time to do it.