{"id":32031,"date":"2025-07-22T11:39:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T10:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/?p=32031"},"modified":"2026-04-11T11:06:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T10:06:32","slug":"relatives-of-cancer-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/relatives-of-cancer-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"1. Family members. Relatives of cancer patients \u2013 Guide to using the information site. Spouse. Partner. Helper."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-5 has-contrast-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f675afcd117aefef00f7548de7532ce2 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-5--2\" id=\"menu\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ca2dd60b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bca2d2019974bf3b59b6bc298f5b41b8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Site_Guide\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/guide-to-the-information-site\/\">Site Guide<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-79b4c79736c7f4314322ba04f2064dc8\">\nContents:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ff22345a2dcfae3201b9669e048ba4d2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/suspicion-of-cancer-or-undergoing-diagnostic-evaluation-guide-to-using-the-information-site\/\">Suspected cancer or undergoing testing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1c53aad7e2bdf5d5129624bed3b8d2fb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/newly-diagnosed-with-cancer\/\">Newly diagnosed with cancer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64d3a362f9bb306b1e88fd3f7a00d242\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/in-active-cancer-treatment\/\">In active treatment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d6fa7a3ed459f8cf3937b49186e4b754\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/after-completing-cancer-treatment\/\">After completing treatment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ca632e737fb46e14f057c9a8b8195d4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/cancer-recurrence\/\">Recurrence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ad95dfc01a62917c5aee127fe34ede5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/living-with-chronic-or-incurable-cancer-guide-to-using-the-information-site-stage-4-given-up-on-by-doctors-chronically-ill-with-cancer-advanced-cancer-metastatic-cancer-terminal-cancer\/\">Living with chronic cancer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-60636b05071ba6b2bc7b0bba95c753e3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/the-final-stages-of-cancer-guide-to-using-the-information-site-terminal-patient-terminal-stage-dying\/\">End-of-life care<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-her-st-r-du-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bc50d89ff0cb8eec928ae652c472e3f1\"><a href=\"#for-family-members\">For relatives (scroll down)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d4dbfdcacc4079bd750755d88e1cf452\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/contents-alphabetical\/\">Contents Alphabetical<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d33e22ffbd07eb3ccd4b6c1d5eff4067\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/topic-based-content\/\">Contents by Topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende3.jpg\" alt=\"P\u00e5r\u00f8rende symboliseret ved et gyldent hjerte, der holdes op af to h\u00e6nder. Bl\u00e5-meleret baggrund.\" class=\"wp-image-16313\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende3-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende3-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b040ace0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende3.jpg&apos;);background-position:44% 36%;background-size:cover;\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-681bcb3b\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-family-members\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_relative_of_cancer_patients\"><\/span>For relative of cancer patients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find your way through the information based on your situation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dear_relative\"><\/span>Dear relative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"861\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende1.jpg\" alt=\"For p\u00e5r\u00f8rende symboliseret ved et opsl\u00e5et nodeark, hvor man ser skyggen af en h\u00e5nd, der r\u00e6kker en rose frem.\" class=\"wp-image-16199\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende1-600x404.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende1-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende1-768x517.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Standing on the sidelines when someone you love is affected by cancer is one of life&#8217;s most difficult tasks. You are an indispensable support, but the role of a relative is also filled with powerlessness, worry, and countless questions.<br>This guide is written for you. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The purpose is to provide you with an overview and the tools you need, depending on where your loved one is in their journey.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>However, I would like to remind you that in order to be there for others, you must also take care of yourself.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_When_you_are_waiting_for_a_diagnosis\"><\/span>1. When you are waiting for a diagnosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet15.jpg\" alt=\"Guide til sitet symboliseret ved kvinde i kittel, der sidder foran et par computersk\u00e6rme med bl\u00e5 diagrammer..\" class=\"wp-image-15510\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet15.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet15-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet15-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet15-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Focus is on managing the uncertainty and being a good support during a tense waiting period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/undersoegelser\/\">Examinations<\/a>: Understand the scans and tests your loved one must go through, so you can be an informed support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/aandedraet-1\/\">General breathing<\/a>: Simple techniques you can use to find calm within yourself when worries are overwhelming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/tapping\/\">Tapping<\/a>: A tool to manage your own anxiety and powerlessness during the waiting period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_When_the_diagnosis_is_new\"><\/span>2. When the diagnosis is new<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet13.png\" alt=\"Guide til sitet symboliseret ved en samling farvede krystaller der er afrundede som til lommesten.\" class=\"wp-image-15512\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet13.png 1280w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet13-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet13-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet13-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet13-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Focus is on understanding the new reality and helping to create an overview.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/kraefttyper\/\">Cancer type<\/a>: Gain a basic understanding of the disease you are now facing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/metastases\/\">Metastases<\/a>: Knowledge about what it means if the cancer has spread and what the next steps are.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/mindre-boern\/\">Young children<\/a>: Specific advice for the difficult conversation: Telling the children about the diagnosis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/historier-til-mindre-born-der-er-parorende-til-kraeftramt\/\">Cancer stories for children<\/a>: Get help explaining the situation to your children or grandchildren here. There are stories for most types of family relationships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/evidence-vs-experience\/\">Evidence vs Experience<\/a>: An important tool for you, who must now help navigate information and treatment choices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/praktiske-raad\/#sygemelding\">Sick leave<\/a>: There may be a need for you to help prepare a sick leave notification (acording to Danish roles).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_During_the_course_of_treatment\"><\/span>3. During the course of treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet29.jpg\" alt=\"Guide til sitet symboliseret ved hjertediagram med bl\u00e5 baggrund. og en b\u00f8lgefigur hen over sk\u00e6rmen i turkis.\" class=\"wp-image-15498\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet29.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet29-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet29-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet29-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet29-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Focus is on practical help, relief of side effects, and holding everyday life together.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/end-of-life-care\/\">Side effects \u2013 minimize<\/a>: A guide to the most common side effects and what you as a relative can do to help relieve them. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diet for specific side effects: Inspiration for food you can prepare that can help with, for example, <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/kvalme-og-opkastning\/\">Nausea and vomiting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/nedsat-appetit\/\">Loss of appetite<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/specifikke-kraeftformer-kost\/\">Diet, Specific types of cancer<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checklist for <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/huskeliste-kemo\/\">Chemotherapy<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/huskeliste-operation\/\">Surgery<\/a>: Practical checklists so you can help keep track of everything. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/logbog-tracking-ved-kraeft\/\">Logbook:<\/a> Consider tracking symptoms and progress. A powerful tool for doctor consultations and daily life. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/sociale-relationer-1\/\">Social relations<\/a>: Inspiration for managing family dynamics and organizing help from your network. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/gaver-og-omsorg-til-kraeftramt\/\">Gifts and care<\/a>: Inspiration for gifts adapted to the patient&#8217;s energy levels. Here you will find specific lists of ideas for both those who are bedbound and those who feel up to small activities. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/quality-of-life-and-shared-responsibility\/\">Quality of life and co-responsibility<\/a>: The experience of having influence over the outcome of one&#8217;s cancer treatment can be highly beneficial. Therefore, it may be appropriate to support your loved one in such initiatives. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/medication-logistics\/\">Medication logistics<\/a>: Help may be needed to manage medication intake. In some cases, this is a major challenge due to the number of pills that must be taken in a specific order and at specific intervals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_time_after_treatment\"><\/span>4. The time after treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet26.png\" alt=\"Guide til sitet symboliseret ved farverige sten stablet ovenp\u00e5 hinanden. Baggrunden er farverig i lyscirkler.\" class=\"wp-image-15501\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet26.png 853w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet26-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet26-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet26-682x1024.png 682w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet26-768x1152.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Focus is on the new everyday life, late effects, and the ongoing fear of recurrence.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/end-of-life-care\/\">Late effects <\/a>(<a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/lymfodem-bivirk-minimer\/\">Lymphedema<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/kemohjerne\/\">Chemo brain<\/a> etc.): Understand the after-effects your loved one may experience, so you can be a better support in the new daily life. (Refer to the specific pages \u2013 use the search function). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/foelelser-1\/\">Emotions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/angst-for-recidiv\/\">the fear of recurrence<\/a>: Tools to manage the anxiety and uncertainty both of you may experience, even after treatment has ended. \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/tristhed-og-depression\/\">Sadness and depression<\/a>: A cancer journey is a challenge for the entire family. Be aware of whether measures against depression need to be taken. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/seksualitet-intimitet\/\">Sexuality and Intimacy<\/a>: Support and advice for rediscovering intimacy as a couple after a cancer journey. \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/seksuelle-bivirkninger\/\">Sexual Side Effects<\/a>: Cancer treatment can give rise to various sexual problems. Read about what can be done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_If_the_cancer_returns\"><\/span>5. If the cancer returns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet14.jpg\" alt=\"Guide til sitet symboliseret ved vandoverflade med str\u00f8mning.\" class=\"wp-image-15511\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet14.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet14-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet14-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet14-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Focus is on managing the new shock and navigating advanced treatment options.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/cancer-relapse-recurrence-guide-to-using-the-information-site\/\">Relapse (recurrence)<\/a>: Understand what a relapse means and what new questions it raises for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/second-opinion-1\/\">Second Opinion<\/a>: Knowledge about the possibility of getting a new assessment of the proposed treatment plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/forsoegsbehandling\/\">Experimental treatment<\/a>: An overview of clinical trials (such as Phase 1 trials), which can be a new possibility for treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/cancer-protocols\/\">Protocols<\/a>: Many cancer patients find strength and increased quality of life in following an established protocol, which for many has documented effects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/logbog-tracking-ved-kraeft\/\">Logbook<\/a>: Consider tracking symptoms and progress. A powerful tool for doctor consultations and daily life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/inspiration-styrke\/\">Inspiration and strength<\/a>: Here is a collection of quotes, stories, and thoughts that can offer a moment of calm and perhaps a new perspective.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/quality-of-life-and-shared-responsibility\/\">Quality of life and co-responsibility<\/a>: The experience of having influence over the outcome of one&#8217;s cancer treatment can be highly beneficial. Therefore, it may be appropriate to support your loved one in such initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_When_the_illness_is_chronic\"><\/span>6. When the illness is chronic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet24.jpg\" alt=\"Guide til sitet symboliseret ved forreste del af tiger set fra siden.\" class=\"wp-image-15503\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet24.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet24-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet24-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet24-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet24-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Focus is on managing the new shock and navigating advanced treatment options.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/palliativ-pleje\/\">Palliative care<\/a>: Understand the palliative effort aimed at ensuring the best possible quality of life for both patient and relatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/smertehaandtering\/\">Pain management<\/a>: Knowledge about how you can support and help ensure effective pain control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/worst-case-1\/\">Worst case<\/a>: Suggestions on how to ensure that your loved one \u2013 under any circumstances \u2013 will be in their \/ your children&#8217;s lives in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_In_the_final_time\"><\/span>7. In the final time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet19.jpg\" alt=\"Guide til sitet symboliseret ved lyse farver. Et sart rosa hjerte i dobbeltstreg. En rosa hjertekurve.\" class=\"wp-image-15508\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet19.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet19-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet19-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet19-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Focus is on care, dignity, and preparing a peaceful farewell.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/praktiske-raad\/#plejeorlov\">Caregiver leave<\/a>: See how to apply for caregiver leave if you wish to care for a loved one (family or friend) at home. (according to Danish law).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/kom-godt-herfra-1\/\">Leaving well<\/a>: Knowledge about the practical and emotional preparations that can provide peace for both patient and relatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/dodsdoulaer\/\">Death doula<\/a>: This can have great value as an end-of-life assistant in the final period. Both for the dying person and for the relatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/nde\/\">Near-death experiences<\/a>: Readings on spiritual aspects. What awaits us after life. Some have experienced the beyond and return to life strengthened. Without the slightest fear of death. Reading about these has been of decisive importance to me personally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/foelelser-1\/\">Emotions and grief<\/a>: Support for navigating the grieving process that often starts even before a loss has occurred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Take_care_of_yourself_as_a_relative\"><\/span>8. Take care of yourself as a relative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende2.jpg\" alt=\"For p\u00e5r\u00f8rende symboliseret ved n\u00e6rbillede af \u00e5kande eller r\u00f8kkerose i lys lilla med orange bund.\" class=\"wp-image-16198\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Focus is on your own needs. You can only be a strong support if you do not burn out yourself.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/paaroerende\/\">Relatives<\/a>: The central page about your important role \u2013 and the pitfalls you should avoid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/responsibility-and-loss-of-control\/\">Responsibility and loss of control<\/a>: Discussion of the paradox of significant legal responsibility and a lack of health-related responsibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/soevn-2\/\">Sleep<\/a>: Good advice for ensuring your own rest, so you have energy for the long haul.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/sociale-grupper\/\">Support groups<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/praktiske-raad\/#patientforeninger\">patient associations<\/a>: Find community with other relatives who understand exactly what you are going through. (Danish locations)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7404901a5dad91f96e2a7abebee40ff2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.dk\/soegeside\/?q=netv%C3%A6rk+for+efterladte&amp;take=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Groups and networks for the bereaved<\/a> (Danish Cancer Society, For adults, find your area (Danish locations))<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5c4b4e55b6b52a2d80421380e007ea3f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.dk\/boern-unge\/fagpersoner-omsorg\/sorggrupper\/sorggruppeliste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bereavement group list<\/a> (Danish Cancer Society, For children and young people, find your area)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"861\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende1.jpg\" alt=\"For p\u00e5r\u00f8rende symboliseret ved et opsl\u00e5et nodeark, hvor man ser skyggen af en h\u00e5nd, der r\u00e6kker en rose frem.\" class=\"wp-image-16199\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende1-600x404.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende1-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paaroerende1-768x517.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being a relative of a cancer patient can feel like a marathon, not a sprint that is quickly over. Remember that the best support you can give comes from a place of surplus energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using the tools mentioned above while also remembering to take care of yourself, you take the best possible care of the person you love. You are not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I wish you all the best.  <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-menu-links-color\">\u2764<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See also <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/alternative-cancer-treatments-overview\/\">Alternative Treatments &#8211; Overview<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-menu-links-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-485790e51077e9636b3d4b79d3c87ead wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#menu\">(to menu)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-646f21e153b70870f826dcbe4c4ed0bb wp-block-paragraph\">Created on. 22.07.25<a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/holistiske-laeger\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-menu-links-color\">\u2764<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>What you read on &#8220;Jeg har Kr\u00e6fter&#8221; is not a recommendation. Seek professional guidance.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Indhold<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/relatives-of-cancer-patients\/#Site_Guide\" >Site Guide<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/relatives-of-cancer-patients\/#For_relative_of_cancer_patients\" >For relative of cancer patients<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/relatives-of-cancer-patients\/#Dear_relative\" >Dear relative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/relatives-of-cancer-patients\/#1_When_you_are_waiting_for_a_diagnosis\" >1. 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