Is there anything I can do for her or for her family?
2006-10-19 15:06:51 · 15 answers · asked by teekee2 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
One of the most important things is to talk to her and see her at least weekly -- and do remember her in your prayers.
If she does not have anyone to help her go to and from the hospital for chemo -- then see if you can't offer to accompany her on these trips. She will appreciate the company for sure -- and you will be able to be more support to this family this way.
I'd even go so far as to offer to bring over a pre-cooked dinner every so often -- she won't feel like cooking, and it is so tiring.
Maybe watch her children while her spouse (if she has one) or relative gets a couple of hours of break?
2006-10-19 15:18:11 · answer #1 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get info from your local "Relay For Life" and start a team in her name and everyone participate. Positive attitude is very important and this is a GREAT event. It comes around once a year. Until then send a card, make a prayer quilt, take goodies to the family. There are millions of little things you can do throughout this that will matter to your friend and her family. It's tough. Most people don't know what to say or do so they end up avoiding it altogether. Just at least do some "little thing" when you get the mind to it now and again. Let your light shine!
2006-10-19 15:28:44 · answer #2 · answered by fishermanswife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'If you are a woman who has been diagnosed as "early breast cancer"...there is one simple scientific fact that you need to know...more than half the time the pathologist is wrong - it is not actually breast cancer...What most women have is a tumour which, under a light microscope, looks like a cancer to a pathologist. Chances are this tumour lacks the ability to metastasize...the hallmark of a genuine cancer...
2006-10-20 01:39:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be a good friend and a good listener. Remember everyone is different. Some don't want to talk about it and others can't stop talking. That also goes for the rest of the family.
2006-10-22 21:02:43 · answer #4 · answered by wild4gypsy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the things I found most helpful was that our friends came over and cleaned the house did laundry and cooked dinner so that I could focus on my husband who had lung cancer. Everyone would ask if I needed anything and I always said no. But Im glad they took it upon themselves to do these things for us It was greatly appreciated and it meant alot to both of us.
2006-10-20 13:42:49 · answer #5 · answered by crumcake422 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treat her normally. If you always called and talked to her before, still call. Meals are helpful. Fun outings are great, too. Sometimes just a person who is not afraid to listen is the best medicine.
2006-10-20 08:16:28 · answer #6 · answered by catzrme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should pray to Jesus for her and after her treament with chemo she needs to exercise on a regular basis everyday studies have shown survivors who exercise increase there chance of survival by 50 percent
2006-10-21 14:24:26 · answer #7 · answered by SNOW BIRD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost all these answers are really good. I think it's a good idea not to overreact. Just be yourself and don't be too nice or too caring. The person might feel you are pettying them. Which would be awful.
2006-10-19 15:33:44 · answer #8 · answered by GucciGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be there for them...like make dinner one night maybe...offer to babysit the kids if she needs help....tell her to take Vitamin E
2006-10-19 15:14:13 · answer #9 · answered by Love always, Kortnei 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think prayer is the best thing and after that you can try to be there as much as possible for her.
2006-10-19 15:12:01 · answer #10 · answered by ddy'sgrl77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋