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Five Ways To Help A Friend Fight Their Cancer

Has one of your friends been diagnosed with a cancer? You should do your best to help them out throughout this ordeal. Go over the following article for some helpful tips on how to help your friend fight their cancer.

Tip: Some people are misinformed when it comes to cancer. While cancer does not necessarily keep you from working, and isn't passed from person to person, many people believe that it does.

Your friend will probably need some company. Cancer patients often experience loneliness as a result of all the stress and anxiety they have to deal with. If this is the case of your friend, plan on spending as much time with them as possible. Plan some activities in advance so you can get them out of the house. Do your best to keep your friend entertained and help them relax during your time together.

Tip: You need to know the symptoms of certain kinds of cancer, for instance colon cancer, because your best chance of surviving is to catch them early. Symptoms such as sudden or rapid weight loss, bloody stool, thin stools and abdominal cramping may point to colon cancer.

Do plenty of research on the condition of your friend. Talk to different specialists and read some books on the kind of cancer your friend has. Do not hesitate to ask your friend a few questions but keep in mind that they might not always feel like discuss their condition in details. Your friend will appreciate being able to talk about their condition with someone who fully understands what they are talking about.

Tip: Incorporating exercise into your life is very important for cutting your risk of colon cancer by approximately 40 percent. People who engage in regular exercise are much healthier and able to avoid diseases that increase the chances of developing cancer.

Drive your friend to their many appointments. You should ask more details about the treatment they receive and the different appointments they have to keep. Your friend will probably have to see their doctor to monitor the progression of their cancer, receive chemotherapy treatment and meet with their support group regularly. Try being available to drive your friend to as many different appointments as possible to help them lower their stress.

Tip: You should attend any appointments with your loved ones if they have cancer. It's good to have someone with you who can keep a clear head, and can ask questions for you while advocating for you.

Help your friend keep track of all their paperwork. Your friend is probably receiving multiple medical bills and has a lot of claims to file with their insurance. Help your friend take care of this paperwork and do some accounting work for them to make sure all the bills are taken care of on time. Help them apply to state or federal aid programs in case they are no longer receiving a paycheck from their job. You should introduce yourself to your friend's insurance agent and to the hospital staff who takes care of billing.

Tip: Don't neglect breast cancer testing because you're afraid of the pain. The discomfort is slight, and lasts for only a minute or two.

Run some errands for your friend. Your friend will probably be too weak to get out of bed while they recover from a chemotherapy treatment. Offer to bring them some groceries and even cook for them. If your friend does not have a lot of energy during their treatment, do not hesitate to take care of some of their errands for them, or at least go with them. You could also offer to look after their pets or plants if they have to be in the hospital for a few days. Make your friend feels comfortable about asking you for help and do your best to always be available.

These tips will allow you to help out your friend in their battle against cancer. Apply these tips and talk to your friend openly to ask them about the different things you can help them with.

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