When a member of the family is diagnosed with malignant cancer, the family functioning may be affected primarily by the:

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Common stressors in chronic illness include exhaustion, anxiety, needing help from relatives and friends, alterations in social contacts or travel abilities, concern about sibling needs, and financial concerns. Family roles, responsibilities, and social relationships change to meet the needs of the family system as well as the ill child or adult.

When a Member of the Family Is Diagnosed with Malignant