Despite what he faced, he always had a positive attitude and outlook. She is a woman of strong faith, which I believe played an important role in getting her through the challenges she faced. Chronic disease affects not only the patient, but also all family members. For her it was a challenge with the expenses incurred. He has health insurance, but some of the medications he takes are very expensive. At the beginning of her illness, this put a financial strain on her. She was divorced and didn't have the best health insurance coverage. She remarried a couple of years ago and now has better health insurance through her husband. Not being able to pay for healthcare during a difficult time is very difficult to deal with. As nurses, we can offer referrals to agencies that may be able to offer assistance. Psychosocial care should be incorporated into the routine care of cancer patients (Jacobsen & Wagner, 2012). Dealing with a chronic illness can also have emotional effects on the patient, as well as other family members. Depression is a commonly encountered condition that coincides with cancer, which can lead to other health and social problems. It is of great importance to provide emotional support to the patient and his family. As nurses, we can offer patient support groups and