How To Care For Someone With Cancer
Caring for someone with cancer is often overwhelming and sometimes even confusing. We'll show you the best ways to emotionally cope.
-
Step 1:
-
Listen Up
-
Listening is one of the most helpful things you can do for someone who is confronted with a life-threatening disease.
-
Step 2:
-
Shuttle Service
-
Offer to drive the patient to the doctor's office and the hospital.
-
Step 3:
-
Take Note
-
Take notes of everything that the doctor tells the patient. Many people are overwhelmed during cancer treatment and forget the details.
-
Step 4:
-
Good Housekeeping
-
Cancer patients are often exhausted so it's a good idea to help them with their housekeeping. Volunteer to cook, clean, or run errands.
-
Step 5:
-
Be Real
-
Don't avoid talking about cancer and don't say, "Everything's going to be all right."
-
Step 6:
-
Support Yourself
-
Look for ways to support yourself. There are support groups for people who care for cancer patients.
-
Step 7:
-
Give It A Break
-
Take the occasional break from caretaking. If you're feeling good, you'll be better equipped to look after someone else.
-
Step 8:
-
Live Life To The Fullest
-
Whether you're caring for someone who is expected to make a full recovery or someone who is terminally ill, try and help that person live each day of life to the fullest.
