(Reuters Health) - Married people with cancer have better survival odds than their single peers - and not for money reasons, a U.S. study suggests. Unmarried men were 27 percent more likely to die of their tumors, and single women were 19 percent more likely, the study found.

What do I do if my wife has cancer?

5 Ways You Can Help a Spouse With CancerCommunicate from the very start and throughout the entire experience. Help your spouse or partner get over the initial shock of a cancer diagnosis. Listen and give your loved one the space to react and reflect. Make sure you take care of yourself. Manage the logistics of treatment.Oct 20, 2020