As patients/survivors we often believe that the only way others can truly know what we are going through is if they hear those three words themselves, "You have cancer."
It's likely that most people feel they are in the dark when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. How can I help? What is she feeling? Is he angry about getting cancer? Why did God make her get cancer? Why is he sleeping all the time? Will I still love her when her hair falls out...or if she has her breasts removed?
These are all valid questions for a loved one. Here are some insights from patients/survivors dealing with cancer. Sometimes not speaking is the best bet...give a hug instead.
http://www.whatnext.com/blog/posts/patient-to-loved-ones-things-we-want-you-to-know-about-having-cancer
And, oh yea....if you haven't checked out WhatNext.com yet....DO! There is a wealth of information there from those of us who have walked the walk as well as loved ones yearning for answers.
Blessings,
Lisa
Lisa
