How to support someone with breast cancer

If a friend or family member has been diagnosed with breast cancer, there are a number of things you can do to help or support them.

Being a Friend to Someone with Cancer - American Cancer Society

What you can do: Notes and calls · Send brief, frequent notes or texts, or make short, regular calls · Ask questions · End a call or note with “I' ...

Helping a friend or colleague with breast cancer

We have compiled this page of useful tips and strategies from people who have experienced breast cancer.

Caring for Someone With Breast Cancer - Breastcancer.org

By going to medical appointments, as you're able, you can not only offer emotional support to your loved one, but also ask questions, take notes, and learn more ...

How to support someone with cancer

Practical support · make some meals that they can put in the freezer · offer to do some gardening · drive them to the hospital for blood tests and appointments.

Tips for Helping a Loved One Who Has Breast Cancer - WebMD

Breast Cancer: Tips for Family · Write your questions down so you don't forget them. · Be prepared for changes in your loved one's behavior and ...

Supporting Friends Through Breast Cancer Treatment

Talk to a friend, partner or someone who has supported a friend through breast cancer. Consider joining a support group so you can get the assistance and ...

5 Ways to Support Your Friend with Breast Cancer

1. Reach out but do not expect a response. You just found out your friend was diagnosed with breast cancer and you want to reach out but is it the right time?

What can I do? What can I say? - Susan G. Komen

Create an online calendar to organize meal deliveries, rides and other tasks to assist your loved one as he or she travels the breast cancer ...

How Can I Support My Friend Who Was Just Diagnosed with Breast ...

If they really don't want any help at first, donating blood or platelets is a great way to help, and you can make the donation in their name or ...

How to help - Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

If appropriate, ask your friend how best you can help. Consider running a local fundraiser through your local school, church or community group. Have a ...

5 Ways to Support a Loved One Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

5 Ways to Support a Loved One Diagnosed with Breast Cancer · Set up meals (purchase a gift card for a restaurant or delivery, or start a meal ...

17 ways to help someone during cancer treatment

1. Deliver meals. · 2. Help keep their household running. · 3. Give the primary caregiver a break. · 4. Drive the patient to and from appointments.

How to Be a Friend to a Person With Breast Cancer - Everyday Health

Give Them Emotional Space. Sometimes supporting a friend through breast cancer treatment means giving them space to navigate the full range of their emotions, ...

The Best (and Worst) Ways to Support a Friend With a Serious Illness

The person may not feel comfortable with the physical and visible manifestation of their disease, but one way to show your support is to keep inviting them to ...

What to say to someone with breast cancer | LBBC

Grosklags says, “in all the days, weeks, and months that follow, people will continue to need support.” Active or ongoing treatment will bring ...

5 ways to support your friends with cancer, according to CNN's Sara ...

Instead of giving blankets and candles – unless you know for sure the person needs them or loves them — try a gift card for a food delivery ...

8 Ways to Support Your Loved One Through Breast Cancer

1. Acknowledge how you feel, and process those feelings first. · 2. Check in with your loved one. · 3. Offer a ride to appointments. · 4. Cook a ...

How to support breast cancer patients during treatment - News | UAB

“That shock should not be minimized. One of the most helpful things friends and family can do is let the patient know that it is perfectly OK to ...

Getting Social Support for Breast Cancer - Susan G. Komen

The Komen Breast Care Helpline 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) can help you find local, online or telephone support programs. Susan G ...