Away from home seeking treatment

I can't imagine how difficult it is for you being away from home and your usual support network.  It is hard for your brother and his wife as they don't know how to respond or react.  Going through chemo and rads I found I had to verbalise what I needed and help people understand that how I was feeling and what I was going through was temporary.  I had to explain that no-one could help how I was feeling and that was OK.  This was a journey I was on.  There was a start, a middle and an end to the treatment and I was going to get better.  In the meantime I was a roller-coaster baby!   The best they can do is acknowledge what you are going through and do whatever they can to make you comfortable.  Sometimes those around you need to feel as if they are helping you.  So let them know what they can do.  Chemo is an absolute bitch!  But necessary.  I didn't think I would get through it.  The 2nd one was the worst, I ended up in hospital.  My sisters had to drag me screaming and kicking to the 3rd one, but after that I coped well.  My Onco gave me valium  just so I could knock myself out to get through the really bad times.  It worked for me and no I didn't become addicted.  I can't remember much about chemo now.  Stay strong.  Your family need you to do this.