There are many cancer support groups for people with cancer.

How to support someone dealing with cancer in the family. You may find yourself wishing for the persons life to be over. Dont worry so much about what to say. Its your job to listen take notes ask pertinent questions organize paperwork and help the patient stay as calm as possible Wolfe agrees that as a support person a family member can be their ears and eyes during a consultation.

This will take some pressure off both of you. It is a good idea to talk to someone other than the person with cancer. The person you talk to could be a partner family member close friend or spiritual advisor.

Shareable online calendars can help you organize activities among your friends and family. Cancer Council 13 11 20 is a free confidential telephone information and support service run by Cancer Councils in each state and territory. When asking for cancer support play to the strengths of individual friends and family says Terri Ades MS APRN-BC AOCN director of cancer information at.

While talking on the phone or visiting can be helpful too its often best to let the family schedule the call or visit. A cancer diagnosis affects the entire family and adds stress especially to the primary caregivers. So reach out.

You can even find cleaning companies that specialize in cleaning for cancer patients. If that family member is seriously ill its that much worse. This may mean helping with daily activities such as going to the doctor or making meals.

Review your goals and priorities. Hiring a professional cleaning crew to clean the house before someone comes home from their first chemotherapy sessions can help a lot. It may help you to find out from other parents how they have coped and talked to their children.