Angry Survivor

TryingToHelpMyFriend

I am trying to help my dear friend whose husband is a five-year survivor of leukemia. His doctors recently told him that he may live another ten years, and for some reason, he has become very angry with her (not others), saying very unkind things, being distant and cold.  Naturally, she is crushed. Does anyone know of this type of reaction?  Could this be survivor's remorse?  I just want to help my friend.   

I know very little about this topic.  Any information or advice would be appreciated.  Thank you.

MTM

Yup!

My son is very angry, too (ALL survivor-8 months off chemo).  I think mostly, he is angry about his life being disrupted, being out of control, life seems overwhelming to return to and he is scared.  It's a lot to cope with.