my uncle is dying, he's had cancer for a while and we thought he could get it treated but it's spread to his blood. What can we do to show him how much we all care?
2007-05-22 00:08:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I'm sorry about your uncle, and disgusted about what "Christian" Mafiagirl said. Just keep on being there for him, but don't crowd him. He needs time to adjust and come to terms with what's going to happen. Listen, love and laughter is what he needs. You have to be really brave and put your feelings to one side, tell him funny stories so the mood isn't sombre. I'm not being heartless. The last thing a dying person needs is to see how grief-stricken their loved ones are. If he's able to travel locally, take him for trips out. Sorry I can't be of more help. My thoughts are with you.
2007-05-23 01:36:11 · answer #1 · answered by Taylor29 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend as much time with him as you can ~ bring him some of the treats that he enjoys ~ just be supportive ~ lift his spirits as best as you can ~ Tell him how much you love him ~ Talk about some of the favorite things you have done with him ~ things you will never forget ~ But try not to dwell in the sorrow ~ Have a special gathering ~ inviting his long life time friend (s). The main thing is be supportive ~ loving ~ and make sure he knows you and family are there walking with him ~ He's not alone.
2007-05-22 07:33:20 · answer #2 · answered by Drinda C 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be there for him. Make the best of everyday - but be careful not to treat him as if he is a child. The more "normal" everyone is around him the better he will do. He does not want to be reminded of his situation everyday. When he is having a bad be there to listen. Cancer, like many other diseases progresses with stress/depression. So be sure not to sit around pitying him - try to keep his spirits up through ever day activities etc.
2007-05-22 07:15:42 · answer #3 · answered by emtd65 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Spend time with him. Tell him that you care. Be understanding that he may not always want company. Don't stare or make comments if he starts losing weight or his hair. Make sure he knows his family will be taken care of if something happens and he dies.
2007-05-22 07:17:05 · answer #4 · answered by xnikki118x 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know it sounds difficult, but try and be happy around him so he can spend happy times with you surround him with love and reasons to smile and every day he still has left will be something to enjoy and he will feel happy and what will matter is the moment, not what lies ahead.
2007-05-22 08:43:06 · answer #5 · answered by Marilyn's Sister 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are the freak and the freakiest of the lot. No wonder you have such a big guilt trip !
2007-05-23 07:47:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
You both will be in my prayers. God bless you both.
2007-05-22 08:09:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
JUST BE THERE FOR HIM! FOR ANYTHING HE MAY NEED.
2007-05-22 07:30:58 · answer #8 · answered by teena662002 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋