How to provide support to a member of the Cancer suffering family (Paula Jiménez)

About 50 percent of cancer sufferers are afflicted by the symptoms of depression. Severe depression occurs in 25 percent of all people with cancer, as indicated by the National Cancer Institute. Many of them deal with several problems, which may include fear of death, what will happen to them and their families (especially children) after the death and pain not controlled. As member of the family, you'll see to feel hopeless, trouble concentrating, to be cut off socially, have trouble sleeping and eating and much more. What can you do to support him?

First of all, you need to think about a large number of factors before giving aid. One of them is to determine if it requires. Is he showing signs that he wants to support you and the whole family? Yes, you must face the possibility that some cancer patients are refusing to receive assistance or to receive comfort from their loved ones - the least not yet. They may still be in denial, or they want a time themselves so that they might think. If it is like that, leave it like that; never force him but tell her you are tuned if he is willing to talk. When it comes time that it begins to open up, it is time for you to provide care.

Pay attention to everything said the cancer patient. In some cases, it is the most sensible thing you can do. Making it possible for him to speak to his heart is the best approach to relieve emotional pain. When he looks at you as if he asks for your comment, tell what you know, but remember to be sensitive to her feelings and show compassion. Don't overdo it or that you'll make him feel weak. Give hope through your words or at least make her feel positive about its condition.

Never make a comparison between his situation to another; cancer patients have distinct requirements. You tend to give false hopes.

When he cries, give your shoulder to cry. Don't tell not just ending; make room for sadness. Once again, attention to her thoughts without worrying if they are all negative. As soon as it stops, it is the time to talk with him again. Say what you think of what he says. Give comforting words.

Try to live as normal as possible day. Bring him to the shopping malls and grocery stores. Take him to a movie date. Ask him to run errands for you. Attend the celebrations with him. If his body can do all these things, go. Let him live a regular life. Do not remove the company. Talk to him as you do when he was not clinically diagnosed yet with cancer.

It will not help to give advice of health based on your own research. Allow physicians to manage this thing for him. You can help him somehow as the change in lifestyle or stay on a diet, but remember to do first consultation with her physician.

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