What can you do to support and help someone who just found out they have terminal cancer?
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Tough one. First of all, I'm sorry to hear that somebody in your life has been diagnosed with cancer. My mom has cancer and has been fighting it for about 18 months now. She's in the hospital at the moment. For some reason, they are still running tests, she has lost her ability to walk and speak well. All you can really do is be there for them. Give them a shoulder to cry on, help them with the daily things that are no longer easy for them to do, be a companion, and never forget to let them know how much you love them and how much they mean to you. Stay positive, I can't stress enough how important that is.
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Be there to give them a hug as often as they need. Tell them how much you love them as often as you can. Try to help booster their strength to fight for as long as they can. Listen to their fears because they will have plenty, try to help them physically in any way you can without taking away their feeling of independence. I am so sorry you have this in your life and hope that you can find the strength to help them through. I wish you love and hope.
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The best you can do is be there. Let them know how much you care for them and show them in small ways. Doing the day-to-day drudgery things like taking out trash, mopping the kitchen, making a re-heat meal, offering to take them shopping or do the shopping for them, etc. Ask them in what ways you can help.
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Most people are relieved to have someone to talk to about their illness. It's normal to feel uneasy about discussing a loved one's illness with them. Often the person already had some clues that their condition is serious because of their physical symptoms or a change in the things they were able to do. Let the person know you are willing to listen to them and what is happening to them. Be prepared to be honest if you think you can't handle talking about it but suggest someone who can help.....minister, nurse, social worker but they need to know they are not alone.
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I wish I could hug every one of you. Thank you all!
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