How do you Motivate a Cancer Patient? It’s difficult to know how to motivate a cancer patient when someone close to us is diagnosed with the illness. Is it better to send a card, a text, or an email? Do we donate money or cook dinner for them? Knowing what to say and what not … Read more
10 Gift Ideas for Someone in the Hospital with Cancer What Not to Give to a Cancer Patient in the Hospital Other than flowers and chocolates, there are other things you should avoid giving to a cancer patient. They are: Fragrances, perfumes, and scented items: Chemotherapy can change one’s sense of smell. Thus, what you … Read more
Why Your Spouse is Pulling Away? Here are some of the possible reasons why your spouse is pulling away: Your spouse needs space to cope No one is really ready to hear the words “You have cancer”. Even the strongest person you know will cry, get angry, frustrated, sad, confused, disoriented, and hopeless. With all … Read more
Sample Letter of Encouragement to a Cancer Patient #1 A letter sample if you have been distant or quiet since the diagnosis of your close friend Dear ______, You may be wondering why I haven’t been around lately. I didn’t know what to say. For once, I found myself lost for words, and you know … Read more
3 Signs Your Friend With Cancer Needs Help Most people don’t like asking for help even when they need it. This is especially true for everyone and not just for cancer patients. Thus, even when you reminded your friend to “Call you when she needs help”, it’s highly likely that you won’t get that call. … Read more