I have a friend who has cancer. She's really upset about it because both of ther parents had cancer and spend months in the hospital, and she's afraid the same thing is going to happen to her. She doesn't seem to realize that her form isn't as severe and not all cancer patients have to undergo chemo. What should I do to cheer her up?
2006-10-13 05:17:26 · 8 answers · asked by Mr. Golden 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Just try to be there for her. Listen.
2006-10-16 10:11:05 · answer #1 · answered by turdl38 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put yourself in her shoes. She has cancer....it is one of the worst and one of the most vicious attacks on your body a person can undergo. She is scared and has every right to be. There is nothing I can do and nothing you can do to cheer her up. SHE is the only person who can do that. Until that point comes, just stay beside her and listen to her whenever she is whining, crying, bitching, and/or complaining. Just continue being the friend you are. And I can tell you do care because you have actually taken the time to post a question like this. Thank you for actually being human....that is rare now days.
2006-10-13 12:27:27 · answer #2 · answered by my_new_improved_id 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She should read the very helpful and supportive books How to Prevent and Treat Cancer with Natural Medicine by Mike Murray and Beating Cancer With Nutrition by Pat Quillen. They are a gold mine of helpful advice and suggestions by competent people. Good luck and God bless!
2006-10-13 12:24:41 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Grandfather and Father both passed away due to cancer. I have never had anything show up on me but I can assure you I worry about it often! I know I shouldn't dwell, or worry about it, but it is just scary. You can actually convince yourself that you are genetically doomed.
Your friend is scared. Just be there for them as if they were scared about anything. This time will also bring up memories and fears from her parents illness.
You are obviously a great friend because you are here asking for advice to help someone you care about. Just keep that up!!
Take Care.
2006-10-13 12:31:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her the best medicine is a possitive atitude. I ahve several clients and friends who have been diagnosed with cancer over the last 15 to 20 years and none ofthem have died from cancer.
2006-10-13 12:27:46 · answer #5 · answered by waggy_33 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be a friend as hard as it may be for you let her talk with out giving your opinion or advice. If she wants to talk about death let her. Not one person I know would let me talk about my fears, and it really sucks. Being able to talk about whatever is on your mind without judgment helps to deal with the fears, just hearing yourself talk some how puts things in perspective. Be a true friend it will be hard and it might be a little scary but feel the fear and do it any way. If you can do this you will be the best medicine
2006-10-14 01:47:48 · answer #6 · answered by dettie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out Relay for Life...it's a support group for all kinds on cancer patients. The best thing you can do is be there for her, be strong, and tell her she has to be strong. If she's a fighter, she'll get through this.
2006-10-13 12:25:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be there for her and support her all the way. I had a friend with leukemia. She just needed to know that there were still people there that cared even when she wanted to give up.
2006-10-13 12:25:47 · answer #8 · answered by karaktergurl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋