Its tough-- we're all dealing with it, I know shes going to be sick and not feel good... but I wondered if anyone having gone through this before can offer some tips. Thanks a lot
2006-12-04 10:38:31 · 13 answers · asked by mobyisaparrothead 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Just be there for her, don't push her, don't tell her everything will be alright, But do let her know how much you care for and love her.
Call to check on her every day. Maybe buy her a journal if somebody hasn't already. It is tough, on everybody. Stay strong for her. Oh and don't forget to tell her how beautiful she is. Maybe shave you head in support:)
2006-12-04 10:45:07 · answer #1 · answered by Brandielion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not gone through this but you can find these types of support groups on yahoo groups.
I would suggest ...going to chemo with her, not expecting anything of her ,making light food she may like,get her some new pillows, a special chemo blanket or some nice Cologne.
Make sure her home is clean and laundry done, garbage taken out and brought in.
I suggest some bleach and _Odo Ban_ to have on hand if she throws up.Perhaps a new trash can to vomit in ? Keep it by her head.And loads of plastic trash can liners.
I wish you both the best.
2006-12-04 10:48:14 · answer #2 · answered by Cammie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI. My daughter has gong through chemmo and radiation treatments this year and she is 17 years old. She was diagnosed with HLD-Hodgkins Lymphoma Disease. The medicines are harsh on the body. They will make her sick nsuseated, irritatable sometimes, loss of appetite and discoloration of the skin. She will lose her hair. There will be discomfort to her. You just have to be there for her through it all. But the one thing that all CAncer patients ask not to is abandon them. The need someone there for them and sometimes it is an all day thing like a 8-hr work day. Everything what the doctors and nurses say
and friends that have gone through this are true. Just be there for her. There are lots of websites for you to go to for help, info and support. as well as financially too. Seek help in that aspect too.
2006-12-04 14:30:45 · answer #3 · answered by nbscorpio3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Offer your help with house and yard work and bring over dinner for the family so no one has to cook and then clean up there. Some people don't like being dependant on others, but you know what your mom will or won't tolerate. Offer to take her to some treatments or just stop by the house and be there. I never minded company, or help for that matter. It made the days go by quicker.
2006-12-05 04:04:57 · answer #4 · answered by Jenna 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes my father had chemo since april to september. First of all tell her its ok to be afraid, we as family members tend to say dont worry everything is going to be ok but no!! tell her its ok to be afraid and second chemo is not as before i was frightened just the word chemo made Me sick. My father only felt flu like syntoms like tired and not very hungry but nausea or vomiting Nothing. And believe me he had some hard stuff in there. So think positive and pray and trust God. Good Luck
2006-12-04 15:00:50 · answer #5 · answered by rgarzri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be there for her, Do her menial work for her without complaining, she will be sick about 3 days after each chemo then start feeling batter and better until its time for the next one and it will know her down again. Remind her that this to will pass, that trhe chemo makes you feel worse than the cancer did but when it is complete she will feel good.. hold her when she cries as her hair falls out that is very emotional time , it was for me. Hang in there my friend and tell your mom you love her everyday!
2006-12-07 07:40:03 · answer #6 · answered by zarem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some good advice ahead of me. Just be there. Her appetite will suck, maybe try to tempt her with different things, my dad liked custard or soup, something really light that hopefully they can keep down. Maybe bring a personal cd player along with her during treatments so she can focus on the music, get her favourite tunes. Keeping a positive attitude throughout is so helpful, I really believe that. There is a lot to be said about visuilasation too, maybe research some ideas on the net for her to try. Good luck to you, your mom and your family.
2006-12-04 10:53:18 · answer #7 · answered by dogriver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be there for her. Go with her to the treatments if you can. My son went with me to the chemos. Its comforting to have someone there with you. Offer your help but don't push it.
2006-12-04 13:51:06 · answer #8 · answered by fem40_98 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can go with her to the treatments. Get information so you will know what she is going thru. She will be weak She needs to eat to keep her strength up If she cant eat have her drink BOOST or Ensure they are supplements.My husband also ate those jello cups with and without fruit. Good luck to you.
2006-12-04 10:52:23 · answer #9 · answered by crumcake422 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way is to just be there for her, i know mine didn't want to talk about it, she just wanted to be treated the same, and not have people feel sorry for her, but she also didn't want them to abandon her either, so just be there put do not focus on the fact that she is going through chemo treatments.
2006-12-04 10:42:11 · answer #10 · answered by britb_007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋