Some Things A Husband or Partner In Life Can Do To Help*
Please note that this is a list of some of the things that may be helpful, each family has different needs. This information is not intended to replace or act as medical advice.

• Reassure her of your continued love
  
• Gather information about treatments, doctors, and alternatives
  
• Go to all medical appointments and treatments if possible
  
• Keep a calendar of appointments and treatments
  
• Be the "ears" and note taker during medical consultations
  
• Be the advocate with the medical community
  
• Provide moral support
  
• Listen without judging
  
• Share feelings openly
  
• Give messages, hugs, and tenderness
  
• Be a buffer between well meaning friends or family at difficult times
  
• Handle phone calls from well wishers if requested
  
• Look at her scars and feel the scar when you are both ready
  
• Help her shop for a wig or prosthesis
  
• Provide all the special and unique things only you can provide as her partner
  
• Arrange for the household chores and upkeep to be maintained, enlist family and friends to help as needed
  
• Help prepare for hospital stays by going to the library or buying special books, tapes, or special items to make her stay more comfortable
  
• Take care of financial and insurance matters