My mom has had breast cancer for about 2 to 3 months, now what should i do to help her?
2007-01-15 14:58:32 · 10 answers · asked by NoLongerInUseSoByee 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Been there - I learned a lot from my Mom's experience.
Depending on your Mom's personality, your actions will differ. If your Mom is very independent, you can best help her by being encouraging - don't baby her and do all of her normal chores. If there are some light chores she can do, let her. You just make sure you help her with any heavier work.
If this fits your Mom, then just ask her if there's anything you can help her with. My Mom was very strong, bright, and divorced so she was used to doing things for herself. She NEEDED to do as much as possible so she would not feel useless/worthless.
If your mom is not so independent, she may prefer that you do everything for her - she may want to be babied and pampered. If that's the case you can help her out a lot, but still encourage her to do some things for herself.Her actions may say she wants to be babied, but she may really just want attention. So help her in moderation, but also offer to help her by doing things WITH her.
Lastly - Don't be afraid to talk about the disease. Don't change the subject if she brings it up. Do research so you understand what is going on with her physically and mentally. Your Mom is probably afraid - that's normal. Don't be afraid to let her know that you are afraid too.
2007-01-15 15:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by ckbeme1998 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do for her is just be there for her, but at the same time respect her need for space if she askes for it. I know a lot of cancer drugs tend to make people very nausous, so you can make sure she has plenty of peppermint to help ease it. There a peppermint tea that is supposed to work really well but I can't remember the name of it. I do know that peppermint and spearmint do help settle a queasy stomach though.
The other thing is don't treat her any differently. Find things that the two of you can do together. Help her find really cool hats to wear if she starts losing her hair. I know some people will shave their heads in support but check with her before you do that so as not to upset her.
2007-01-15 15:06:24 · answer #2 · answered by Mutly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just be there for her, help with the chores around the house. You might take her to the dr. every once in a while. Take her some flowers this would really make her feel good, but most of all let your mom know how much you love her.
2007-01-15 15:03:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let her get some rest, help her eat right. Do some cooking & cleaning for her.
Make her feel good! Tell her how great she looks, how great she is, etc. BE POSITIVE!
Have a mother/daughter night out, or watch a movie together at home.
Be EXTREMELY supportive & make sure that she gets to her appointments.
Lean on God & others!
2007-01-15 15:57:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
please try not to use Kemo therapy i watched my g-pa go through due to Lung Cancer and Biasthetic lung cancer in the liver and i couldnt bear it.
There are other options lik ehaving it surgically removed but it can come back. I hope your mom is okay i work with breastcancer patients with my mom so i know how peoples family are effected by it. so i hope you and your mom are okay and spend time with her just in case the worst happens but i always try to think that she will be okay. GOOD LUCK!
2007-01-15 17:10:29 · answer #5 · answered by crazywhitegirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
help out as much as you can on the homefront, and ring the cancer council to get the advice and support you need, they are there to help people who have cancer AND their family members.
Be strong girl. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
2007-01-15 15:07:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
without being a doctor, i could say her danger is sturdy as long as they caught it interior the early levels. she would be able to choose extensive medical care however the medical occupation has had many successes while it includes breast maximum cancers and it could purely get greater advantageous!
2016-10-20 06:45:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't treat her like she can't do anything for herself. But do more things around the house, be supportive and positive {always up in spirit} praying don't hurt. She can and will beat it. Just be there for her!! My prayers are with you...*
2007-01-15 16:27:16 · answer #8 · answered by Les Gramps 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
help her around the house
pray for her
wen they have walks go 2 them
hope i helped!
=D
2007-01-15 15:54:16 · answer #9 · answered by puffy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u believe in god pray it will so work trust me.
2007-01-15 15:03:17 · answer #10 · answered by Surfergirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋