Early viewing of the scar should be a priority to prevent physical and emotional distance. This must begin with discussion between the partners. Chapter 11 of Your Breast Cancer Treatment Handbook speaks to the woman about how she needs to address the sexuality issue in detail. The diagnosis of breast cancer can be a financial burden to a family. The loss of income from the salary of the patient and the added cost of medications and household help can add up.
Wise planning is essential.
Insurance lock is also a problem. A woman cannot easily change jobs and receive benefits after a diagnosis of cancer. She must investigate carefully how a job change will affect her coverage. If she is covered under a mate's policy, the mate should also investigate if a job change will affect her coverage. If your loved one has to have chemotherapy or radiation therapy, there will be side effects from treatment that will need to be managed.