What can the doctor, a friend or a family member say to help the cancer patient feel better?
What would you like to hear?
A cancer patient has the
A cancer patient has the right to live better life.
The medical treatment and the behavioral touch of the doctor soothe the cancer patient in bringing out confidence how to live better during the battle on going.
A friend must have empathy not pity , be a companion in chatting different topics liked by the patient.
A caregiver in the family plays a vital role , being a boon companion motivating the patient realise"Live each day as it comes". Normally the cancer patient becomes emotional and expresses anger due to horrendous pain, this may be tackled carefully with patience and dedication.A patient yearns for good company, should not be left alone while in awake. Diet and recipe must be changed frequently to keep away the boredom having monotonous diet.A balanced nutritious diet is essential to have energy to kick off the disease.A caregiver must look after himself or herself to carry out the responsibilities entrusted. A cancer patient must be ignited the positivity and will power.
Being a MBC survivor I'm
Being a MBC survivor I'm actually living from scan to scan. My doctor prescribes PET CT scan every three months since past two years. I am now tired of it. Just before scan I start getting feverish. I got rashes and high fever, during the scan I get jittery
Friends and family have been very supportive. They're always ready to be by my side during or post scan
Can't think of anything generally they try to comfort me saying it would be over soon. You're strong enough to face
Would like the doctor to
Would like the doctor to brief me on all the possibilities depending on my previous reports. Would also like to know why that particular set of tests is required.
So far as family is concerned, they should remain cool and calm. It would be very reassuring seeing them normal.