Are there any treatments for terminal cancer.

What to do for someone with terminal cancer. Medicines for pain nausea fever. What day works for a visit. People with cancer might describe it as feeling very weak listless drained or washed out that may decrease for a while but then comes back.

Equally sending love hugs strength courage etc. Let your friend know it is okay if he or she does not reply. What caregivers can do Put lip balm lubricant or petroleum jelly Vaseline on the lips to prevent drying.

Spending time together is a good gift for terminal cancer patients and its even better if you can deal with your own discomfort and fear of death. Morphine can help to make breathing easier. Visit the person at home in hospital or in the hospice or nursing home.

Ice chips from a spoon or sips of water or juice from a straw may be enough for the patient. Keep in mind that for most people with cancer pain these measures alone are not enough to control pain. Allow the person to express fears and concerns about dying such as leaving.

Supporting someone with cancer begins with active listening says Cancer Councils head of cancer information and support services Meg Chiswell. Many of my ideas starting with the first gift on this list are for both the patient and the gift giver. If you do not see your friend regularly a phone call text message or video call can show that you care.

Check with the doctor to see which medicines may be stopped. If youre a close friend or family member to the cancer patient offer to be a point person where you screen and acceptdecline others visit and help offers. Keep the person company.