Bernie. Have a good cry, howl at the moon and kick the shit out of some inanimate object.
Then turn inward and find the strength and fortitude to support your mate at a time she needs it most. You won’t have to look far.
Essiac tea should be used ASAP. In short it cleans the blood, nutrifies the body and wallops the nasties. Pretty good for any illness anyway.
Our thoughts are with you.