2007-07-27 15:16:03 · 13 answers · asked by ♥Mrs.Knoxville♥ 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Spend a lot of time with her and let her know how special she is to you. My dad died of cancer a few years ago. Every moment is special. Treasure every moment with her and try to make her happy and comfortable. It is okay to cry. Maybe you can go to church together or you can recall memories together or just things that grandmas like to do. Brain cancer and the medication she'll be on will make her say some kindof crazy things. Just be there for her even when she isn't being herself. I'm sorry you have to go through this. I went through it with my dad and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
2007-07-27 15:23:12 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You got a bunch of good answers.
Remember this time as very special to your grandmother and you.
This may be a family trait and you, as you get older should be checked for brain cancer too.
2007-07-27 16:51:07 · answer #2 · answered by Owlwoman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear that my sister has battled breast cancer now she's battling lung cancer. Pray!
Visit, call, listen, kiss her, hug her, ask what can you do. Cancer is such a consuming disease people need to know they are loved and that you will help if they want. Anyone who has any cancer may need help with calling for appointments, or verifying insurance benefits and even going into
exam rooms. Cancer patients don't hear or remember everything that is said to them because this disease preoccupies the mind with fear of diagnosis, fear of treatment, fear of side affects, fear of secondary illness, fear of dying, fear of not dying but continuing to be stuck and probed and cut and c t'd and pet scanned, ad infinitum.
They don't need us to act as if nothing is happening when they throw up or something, they need us to ask, "can I help or what do you need me to do or is there something you want me to do. this helps sick people to maintain their dignity. They are embarrassed to not be in control. Let them know it's OK with a hug or sometime that might mean leaving the room when something is happening to them and coming back with a cool cloth. They may not want the cloth but they will love that you care. Just love her.
2007-07-27 18:25:17 · answer #3 · answered by damron 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
spent as much time with her. try to do fun things with her to take her mind off her illness.
if she wants to talk, let her and be supportive. treatments are sometimes painful and scary and you might offer to go with her sometimes, if you can, then plan to go to eat or something fun so the day can end on a positive rather than a negative.
laugh with her as this is the best medicine.
it is hard for the whole family but mostly just let her know you love her.
2007-07-27 15:23:41 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pending on your feelings , praying is the first step , reading bout the form of cancer shes got , this way you can try and understand what she might go thu, every person is differant , Just being there and supporting her in what ever she chooses to do. and never take a day for granted , my prayers with you .
2007-07-27 15:22:59 · answer #5 · answered by woodntyoulike2no 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Open your heart and cry when you need to, support the weary by listening to their fears and hopes, and be strong when holding your grandmother's hand while being thankful that you get to be a part of her passing.
You will experience the most profound love from this and that is the pony in the pile of sh*t during this struggling time in your life.
I speak from experience. I went through the same thing
2007-07-27 15:21:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am so sorry.
Just be there for her and your parents and let all of them know you love them.
Your parents will need you (and you them) to get through this difficult time.
Call your grandma or go see her as often as you can. Just visit with her and keep her company when you can.
2007-07-27 15:20:43 · answer #7 · answered by maxmom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's really nothing that you can do, honey. I'm sorry about your grandmother. The best thing you can do for her, and for yourself, is to spend as much time with her as possible and let her know through words and actions just how much you love her.
2007-07-27 15:19:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to know that.
I am sure some is taking neurosurgical advice. Now it is possible to treat some such patients without open surgery. explore non operative options.
Maheep
2007-07-27 17:28:01 · answer #9 · answered by Maheep 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm in treatment for lukemia (A type of blood cancer)... I didn't know what to do either. Just pray... God will do whats best for her.
2007-07-27 16:11:17 · answer #10 · answered by jbunit2006 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋