When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer it have be scary and overwhelming for everyone who knows the person. It is understandable that you will feel worried and fearful for the person who is suffering with cancer. However, it is important that you be there for the person that you love.
The most important thing to remember when someone you love is going through cancer treatments is to understand that will be going through physical and emotional changes as a result of their treatment. Not only will they be dealing with a scary diagnosis but they will become very ill as cancer treatment progresses. A way that you can be there for your loved one is to be there to listen to their hopes and fears. Although you may not be able to understand what they are going though, being a good listener and a shoulder to cry on will help them deal with what they are facing.
Cancer treatments can make someone very ill and very tired. By offering to do things for them, you can make their life easier. Think of how you feel when you are under the weather. A person going through cancer treatment is likely to feel nauseous and fatigued. Offering to buy their groceries, do their laundry, or help them clean their home, would be a great way to help out.
You can also help your loved one by getting involved in their cancer treatments. It might be easier to go to treatment if they have a friend to go with. It shows that you are supportive and trying to be involved. A person with cancer may fear that your relationship will change because of their illness. By going with them and being involved, you are strengthening your relationship and helping them at the same time.