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What can i do to comfort my mom as she is treated for breast cancer?

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Dr. Reid Blackwelder answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Listen: By asking the question you are well on your way. Listen to her, be there, love her. Recognize and validate her emotions on this journey-they may be different than you expect or might have ourself. Be sure you ask for her perspective before assuming yours. Know what he wants and epcts from her providers an treatment. Offer to be involved in visits or hospital stays. Good luck to you both and sorry.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Time & support: Depending on what treatment she's receiving, & what side effects she's having, the best help will vary. Ask her - maybe a favorite dish will help with nausea; maybe a crochet hat will help keep her head warm & hide hair loss; maybe she'll just want to hang out & talk, whatever she needs, she's fortunate to have you around to help.

Answered 9/13/2015

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Support: Keep calm. Just be there for her and listen to her. Keep your positive attitude. Try to get more information about her treatment so you can anticipate problem / side effect. You can go to cancer.Gov or nccn.Org. Sometimes when on chemo, people could become forgetful. You can be there for her to remind her. Just try to be a bit more sensitive and be supportive.

Answered 3/4/2012

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