Do you think a person go after a new career when her husband's had a bout with cancer?

Question

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 1

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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.
I wish you both well

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Asker's Comment:

Very good advice thanks Houria.

Answer 2

Absolutely.

Answer 3

Go on, you need to do it,for both of you.

Answer 4

Do it just in case.