Helping someone with cancer

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Helping in practical ways-2

In addition, you could also:

* Find new ways to do things. Cancer and cancer treatment can make people weak. For example, invite a barber or hairdresser to the house if the person can’t get out for a haircut.

* Offer specific help. Asking “When can I …” rather than “What can I …” may make it easier for the person or their family to accept your help. Ask when can you look after the children or do the laundry, when can you cut the grass or when can you get the car cleaned

* Prepare ready-made meals for the family – things that are easy to freeze and re-heat. Taking care of grocery shopping is another way to help. Check first to see if cancer treatment has affected what the person with cancer can eat.

* Drive the person with cancer to and from their medical appointments.

* Follow through on what you offer. Even better, do it more than once. Be someone they can count on and turn to for help.

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