{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"The News Journal","provider_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net","title":"How to support someone with breast cancer &ndash; The News Journal","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"LmnplmoZwd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/how-to-support-someone-with-breast-cancer\/\">How to support someone with breast cancer<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/how-to-support-someone-with-breast-cancer\/embed\/#?secret=LmnplmoZwd\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;How to support someone with breast cancer&#8221; &#8212; The News Journal\" data-secret=\"LmnplmoZwd\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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In addition to feeling sad, scared, or worried, you might be wondering how you can help her get through it. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help make things easier for your loved one and yourself after diagnosis and during treatment. Stacey Carson, RN, Nurse Navigator, Baptist Health Corbin Cancer Care gives us some tips to help those with breast cancer. 10 Tips for Supporting Someone with Breast Cancer Be normal.\u00a0While it may seem like obvious advice, it\u2019s important to act as you normally would and not treat them differently. That doesn\u2019t mean ignoring the fact that they have cancer, just be honest with how you feel and be a good listener. Do you normally meet for coffee a few times a week? Keep doing it. Be proactive.\u00a0Saying something like \u201clet me know if you need anything\u201d isn\u2019t helpful because she probably won\u2019t reach out. Instead, think of things you know she\u2019ll need help with and make them happen. Here are some things you can do to proactively to help: Helping with meals.\u00a0During treatment, her energy will be low, and helping to make sure meals are covered will be much appreciated. When you\u2019re at the grocery store, shoot her a text, and see if there\u2019s anything she needs and pick it up for her. Childcare.\u00a0Keeping up with young children is challenging on its own but doing so after surgery or chemo is extremely challenging. Offering to take the kids off her hands for a few hours or the day will be very helpful. Also, think about organizing a child care help calendar that involves you and other friends or family members. Cleaning.\u00a0Whether you share cleaning duties with your friends or hire a cleaning service, you\u2019ll be giving her valuable support when she needs it most. Lawn care and yard maintenance.\u00a0Everyone in her house will have a lot on their plate, so chipping in and mowing her lawn and helping with other yard maintenance will be much appreciated. Don\u2019t put pressure on her.\u00a0If you make a call or send a text, don\u2019t expect a prompt response \u2013 she\u2019s got a lot going on. Rest assured that she\u2019s reading your messages and listening to your voicemails and will respond when she\u2019s ready. Cut her a lot of slack and don\u2019t expect much. Don\u2019t try to \u201cfix\u201d things.\u00a0It\u2019s natural to want to help by being positive and saying things like, \u201cYou\u2019re going to beat this!\u201d and \u201cYou\u2019re so strong!\u201d, but those kinds of sentiments aren\u2019t likely to make her feel better. Instead, listen and let her take the lead. You may not have all the answers, but she\u2019ll appreciate your willingness to go through it with her. Make her feel special.\u00a0Every thoughtful gift or card in the mail will be appreciated, especially when she\u2019s in a dark place or feeling lonely. Let her know how much she means to you and how much she\u2019s loved. Doing this will lift her up on bad days and help her power on. Be a designated driver.\u00a0Whether it\u2019s dropping her off at the doctor or helping shuttle her kids to events, let her know that she can count on you to get her and her family where they need to be. Learn to listen.\u00a0No matter what she wants to talk about, listen. Maybe she\u2019s concerned about an upcoming procedure and needs help coming up with a list of questions for her doctor. Or she might just want to vent. You don\u2019t need to have all the answers, but just being there for her will be helpful. Help lighten things up.\u00a0Everyone needs laughter and joy in their lives, and this is especially true for cancer patients. Watch a funny movie or binge on some TV with her. She has plenty of time to think about her cancer, so she\u2019ll appreciate the levity. Open your network and provide connections.\u00a0If you have friends or family members who\u2019ve had breast cancer, ask if they\u2019d mind talking with your friend to share their experiences. Your friend will appreciate connecting with those who\u2019ve gone through what she\u2019s going through. Pamper her.\u00a0While she\u2019ll appreciate all the much-needed practical help that comes her way, she\u2019ll also enjoy some pampering. Drop off a box of her favorite chocolates. Bring over some fresh flowers. Hook her up with a soft, comfy blanket. With all she\u2019s going through, special treats are a great way to lift her spirits. Learn More About Breast Cancer with Baptist Health In short, supporting a friend or family member with breast cancer is all about being there for her. If you have additional questions, visit Baptist Health.com\/Corbin to learn more about\u00a0resources for cancer patients\u00a0or take our\u00a0free online assessment\u00a0to determine your breast cancer risk."}