My sister has been diagnosed with colon cancer. She has had two operations to remove the cancer cells and is now going thru chemo which they are doing thru a port they inserted into her chest. Her faith is failing her and since she has two beautiful granddaughters and one on the way I keep telling her to fight for them. She is very scared and I know this but although I tell her God can cure all things she still gets so depressed especially after a treatment which really has startred making her very ill. I pray for daily but I still worry about her mental state. She is only 52. Is there anything else I can do?
2006-10-27 01:30:19 · 6 answers · asked by rose v 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
continue to pray for her and give her the encouragement to increase her faith that God will help her. God's healing is according to His will....
2006-10-27 01:38:40 · answer #1 · answered by alexjem 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Since she is dealing with this issue, it may be helpful to get some educational materials for her to read about her condition.
Go to a library and get her some self help books about depression, maybe pick up a book or two on colon cancer, also try to get her some diet and nutrition information for this sort of thing. People get scared when they are not in control. Being knowledgeable about yourself and your condition helps to get back and maintain that control. Maybe if she felt like she was in more control of her life at this point she may start to see herself in a different way and find self help tools she can use so that she's not so down all the time.
YOU on the other hand sound very supportive and it's obvious how concerned you are and how much you love her. Keep doing what you are doing. I know it's draining on you mentally, and it will, but persevere.
It may help if you have a pastor come in to speak with her. Giving your time to a loved one that is going through something like this is one of the best things that you can do. At least that way, she won't feel so alone.
Wish you and her well.
2006-10-27 08:44:19 · answer #2 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My brother's faith sagged a bit when he got seriously ill with scleroderma. He was very discouraged. He had learned that 50% of the pepole diagnosed with scleroderma die within 5 years of the diagnosis. I searched the Internet and found stories of people who had spontaneously recovered, others who lived 30 or 40 years with the disease. It helped his mood some.
Keep praying though. I'm a great believer in the power of prayer.
2006-10-27 08:35:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
unconditional support is best, whatever she needs that you can supply. Dont order her to fight for any particular cause or reason, she has to find that for herself. at the end of the day, if she must leave, you must send her on.
2006-10-27 08:33:33 · answer #4 · answered by David B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Show her love, respect, and how to live. don't let her give up the road is long and we tend to want to give it. everything worth having is worth fighting for. and what better fight then for your life. it gets better
2006-10-28 04:43:30 · answer #5 · answered by xaangelinazx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
giv her The Quran transliteration, let her read it.
Seriously
2006-10-27 08:35:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋