Husband Mother Is Going in for a Biopsy Fri and I Need Advice on How to Support

Hi - I'm a cancer survivor. Once the biopsy is complete and the results are known, the staff at the doctor should be able to give you some information on what to do next. There are so many booklets about how to help! The American Cancer Society is a good way to start. You can check their website. I have a feeling that your husband and father in law are putting on a brave face right now - men show their emotions differently than we do. But if her tests results show a malignancy, be there for HER - she'll need you more and your family will appreciate it more than you can realize. Right now, just wait and pray for good news.

N., They already know in their hearts what the probablilities are. I'm sure that a lot of their possitive spin is to encourage their mother and themselves through a questionalbe future. Just love them all. You are a sweet and caring wife, daughter/sister-in-law. Best of luck to all.

Hi. I would for sure not go into the all the research and studies and mortality rate. Because in the end, until they know what it is or ins't talking/worrying about that won't matter anyway. I would just try to be there for them and listen when they want to talk. You might bring up the question if they have thought it could be anything besides an infection and take it from there.
Good luck!

I too would just focus on being positive and supportive at this point. Do the research if you are interested, but there is no need to add to anyone's worry (because I am sure they are worried, even if they are not talking about it) at this point. Ask your husband what he would like from you, and maybe just try to anticipate his needs as best you can -pamper him a bit.

I hope it turns out to not be anything serious. Miracles do happen!