If someone you know has a sick family member it is possible that they may be feeling delicate or sensitive as they deal with the difficulties of a serious illness affecting their loved one.

How to support someone with cancer in the family. Patients just respond Oh Im fine and they dont really. Cook clean mow the lawn wash the laundry andor dishes make sure the bills get paid get the kids dressed for school walk the dog and do all of the things that the person in cancer treatment would normally do to keep life going for the rest of the family. Whatever type or stage of cancer is involved and whatever.

Offer to run errands clean the house pick up medications andor shop for groceries. Im just a phone. Some online communities offer tools to coordinate tasks among friends and caregivers.

Everyones case is different said Jozie Allen LCSW who specializes in counseling cancer patients. Those with cancer and those who are supporting them can go to support groups to talk to others about what they are experiencing. A Guide for Teens.

How can you support them. Simple ways to show support for friends or family members with cancer include the NoHairSelfie. Id really like to help.

Look into volunteer visitors adult day care centers or meal delivery services in the area. I heard you have a family member in the hospital. Thinking of you or I am here to help are fine.

That way you wont feel. While talking on the phone or visiting can be helpful too its often best to let the family schedule the call or visit. Ways you can do this are.