It is natural to feel shocked angry scared sad or relieved or a combination of these emotions.

How do you support someone with cancer emotionally. Chat to our specialists online. People have found that when they express strong feelings like anger or sadness theyre more able. Its easy to get caught up in trying to say the right thing or offer your opinion but try to refrain from doing this especially to someone who is newly diagnosed.

Make short regular visits rather than long infrequent ones. How to Support a Friend With Cancer. Instead of asking what you can do be specific.

How to support someone with cancer The emotions they might feel. Keep in mind that your strength will make them even stronger. Its a difficult situation but you can make a big difference in your friends life by being supportive.

Changes that occur before death. Look for the Positive. You want to help.

It is important for at least one person to be calm in order to make a plan coordinate health care issues and watch for mental health concerns as cancer patients often develop depression or. When someone you know is diagnosed with cancer it can be frightening. If youre caring for someone with cancer you have an important role in helping him or her cope mentally and emotionally.

Maybe you can arrange to stay with your friend while the caregiver gets out of the house for a couple of hours. What Can I Do. You can call Cancer Council 13 11 20 to find out what support is available.