Chemotherapy treatment is an extremely difficult part of a person's cancer recovery. The patient is faced with uncertainty about the future in addition to the physical and emotional aspects of the treatments themselves. Hair loss, pain and nausea are common side effects of treatments. Assisting a friend as she endures chemo treatment can be vital to her recovery. You can offer support and make her life easier during treatment in numerous ways.
Step 1
Refrain from crowding him too much during the treatment periods. Give him space to be alone with his thoughts and process what is happening, advises Cancer.net. Ensure that he knows you are there and available any time he needs you.
Step 2
Plan your days to be as flexible as possible in case your friend needs you at the spur of the moment. Knowing you are always available will make difficult situations much easier for your friend.
Step 3
Plan for the future in your conversations with your friend. Having something to look forward to will help with treatments, according to Cancer.net.
Step 4
Offer to take care of any domestic chores and duties on days she is not feeling well. Babysit children if she needs to sleep. Do her grocery shopping and make dinner if she feels weak or sick.
Step 5
Drive him to and from chemotherapy treatments. Offer to go inside and sit with him during treatments so you can take his mind off what is happening.
Step 6
Exercise with your friend. Sometimes, light exercise such as walking or yoga makes chemotherapy patients feel better and gives them a boost, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Tips and Warnings
- Don't be afraid to ask your friend how you can help if you aren't sure what to do. Refrain from telling your friend what she needs to do or feel.
