Relate: Everyone needs access to help
Thursday, 27 Mar 2008 12:12
Health professionals need to make sure that people affected by cancer know where to turn for support in dealing with emotional as well as physical issues, Relate has said.
The relationship support service's comments follow a survey which revealed that the majority of people affected by cancer say the disease puts a strain on their relationship with their partner.
Relate is working with the charity Cancerbackup to improve awareness of the support that is available to help people affected by cancer cope.
"Where couples are coping with cancer, relationships take the strain. Sometimes even the strongest couple needs extra support to make sense of their feelings," said Relate counsellor Christine Northam.
"A professional counsellor can provide that additional help - we have to make sure that everyone who needs this help can access it."
