Life Kit How to support a loved one through cancer treatment
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Oct 7, 2025 Navigating support for a loved one with cancer can be tricky. Discover how to let friends help according to their strengths and the importance of being a treatment buddy. Learn about organizing practical assistance like meal trains and rides. Simple gestures and sincere compliments can uplift spirits immensely. Tailoring support to meet their preferences is crucial, as is being present and listening thoughtfully. Avoiding common pitfalls in conversation is also key to providing meaningful comfort.
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Let People Use Their Strengths
- Let people help in the ways that come naturally to them instead of expecting them to fill roles they're not suited for.
- Mariel Segarra found peace by letting friends use their strengths during her treatment.
Be An Appointment Buddy
- Offer to be a doctor-appointment buddy who takes notes, asks follow-ups, and stays relatively unemotional.
- Prepare questions ahead and send typed notes or research takeaways after the visit.
Support During Long Treatments
- When attending infusions or long procedures, provide physical comfort and advocate for necessary medications.
- Be ready to sit with them, warm them up, make them laugh, or pray if that helps.