What are you thinking of doing and how can I help.
What can you say to encourage a cancer patient. Dont ask what you can do to help or say Let me know if. Donate blood in their honor. I can say that locally in Seattle-area institutions cancer patients are clamoring to get the vaccine.
Send a few of these to remind your loved one that you are thinking of them. You brought this on yourself. Actively listen to the patient when they are speaking and encourage them to continue if you sense they want or need to.
Just keep in mind that cancer patients often struggle with fatigue so dont stay too long unless they ask you to stay longer. You might find that their mood changes from one moment to the next. But for the average friend or more peripheral person its up to the cancer patient to divulge what they want Gralow suggests letting the patient lead the conversation ie if you have sensitive questions keep them to yourself.
Most patients with blood cancer will need a blood transfusion at some point during their treatment. The worst thing you can do is avoid the person because you dont know how to handle it. Some people with cancer have found that they can help turn their negative thoughts in a positive direction by repeating a mantra or phrase.
Cancer patients and caregivers are still people and they want to see you talk to you and laugh with you. If you ever feel like talking Im here to listen. Heres their advice.
Im thinking about you. Used with permission from From Me to You. Im so impressed by your courage and endurance.