May he provide comfort and care as He wraps you in His arms.

How do you encourage a cancer patient. When faced with a difficult decision list the pros and cons for each choice. These encouraging words would be welcoming at any time during the cancer journey of the person whether newly diagnosed or going through a relapse. As a cancer patient I do not like when people praise me for being strong or tell me youve got this because it makes me feel.

How to support someone with cancer The emotions they might feel. Share your feelings honestly with family friends a spiritual adviser or a counselor. Experts strongly encourage patients to complete advance directives which are documents stating a persons wishes for care.

Use butter or margarine generously on potatoes bread toast hot cereal rice noodles and vegetables and in soups. A study looking at young people with cancer leukemia or lymphoma using a stress management and resilience including cognitive reframing as part of a stress management and resilience program found associated with improved resilience and lower distress. Always call before you visit.

Because it hurts I feel like you didnt care after all. It is important that the patient does not give up and continues to fight the sickness to maintain the best possible quality of life. Encouraging patients to talk comfortably about transference is often helpful although this may not happen right away or may not be possible for all patients 9.

This may help thin secretions. If the patient can swallow give ice chips or sips of liquid through a straw. Quick recovery sister you will overcome this battle.

20 Positive Messages for Cancer Patients Encouraging Messages for a Cancer Patient. What you can do. It is your duty as a friend or family member of a cancer patient to share encouraging words for cancer patients to help uplift them and show that you care.