Support for partners and family
When someone close to you is diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be incredibly difficult to know how best to support them while also coping with your own feelings about the situation. It’s natural to feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or emotional.
There is support out there for you and below are some key resources to explore, offering information, helpful advice and access to online or in-person community support.
https://pennybrohn.org.uk/my-loved-one-has-cancer/how-we-can-support-you/
https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/primary-breast-cancer/supporting-someone
https://www.maggies.org/support-information/supporting-someone-cancer/
Hope Support Services – Helping young people when someone gets sick
Supporting Children | Kent, UK | The Chris Aked Foundation
If your partner or family member has been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer (also known as metastatic breast cancer or stage 4 breast cancer) you are not alone. A number of dedicated charities offer emotional support, practical advice, and information specifically for people supporting a loved one through this diagnosis.
Read more on additional support for secondary breast cancer patients - visit the page
Caring for someone with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer | Breast Cancer Now