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Often times in the early stages of Alzheimers the sick person rejects their partner and caretaker. I've seen it happen in a couple of families. My mild mannered father became vicious toward my mother in his early stages. He rejected her completely and even physically attacked her more than once. She went through five years of hell before he mentally checked out completely. I wouldn't blame someone in her situation if they found comfort in another person, as they may have been rejected by the sick spouse already.
I don't know about the cancer victim. No experience there.
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