sadness

I just found out that my mother-in-law might have cancer. She has multiple tumors in her pancreas and liver. I don't know what to do to help my husband deal. Jason avoids everything. How can I get him to talk about it or should I just leave him alone and let him process? I just want to help. I don't like not being able to fix things. I am a fixer always. I am completely uncomfortable when there is nothing I can do. Okay, I am babbling right now. I am just freaking out.