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Which things do cancer patients needs from loved ones?
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Cancer: Magnifies established personality traits. It also produces unanticipated reactions from friends and loved ones. Most people wanted to be treated as they always have been. Some friends avoid, others offer gratuitous advice. Simply think how would you feel if the tables were turned. And if that doesn't work, just be there and listen.
Answered 10/5/2017
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Cancer: Love, compassion, tolerance, and most important empathic listening, being able to understand the unique experience of the person suffering without trying to fix or judge. Also helping the person live life despite cancer. Helping the person to participate in life as much as possible.
Answered 10/5/2017
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