I was still expected to do EVERYTHING. I had friends on roster - its what they wanted to do. I was pretty much ignored and neglected (his way of dealing with his own fear) until a very close family friend gave him a good telling off. He got the message and there was a significant change. Whatever you do - stay in bed, nurture yourself to aid your healing.How hard is it to buy frozen meals? And when they complain or sulk or play 'poor little me' remind yourself that you must focus on you. They will work it out. I found the Cancer Council counsellors very understanding, through them I was able to stay focused on what I needed and I learned to insist on help. yes, there were lots of tears. Xxxx