Table of Contents
- 1 What is the best way to support someone going through chemo?
- 2 How can I help chemo patients at home?
- 3 Is it OK to have contact with family members during chemotherapy treatment?
- 4 What is a port pillow?
- 5 How can I Help my Sister with her health problems?
- 6 How can I help a friend who is going through chemo?
What is the best way to support someone going through chemo?
19 ways to help someone during cancer treatment
- Take care of the grocery shopping, or order groceries online and have them delivered.
- Help keep their household running.
- Bring a cup of tea or coffee and stop by for a visit.
- Give the primary caregiver a break.
- Drive the patient to appointments.
How can I help chemo patients at home?
If possible, patients should use a separate toilet from others in the home. Always wash hands with soap and water after using the toilet. Caregivers must wear gloves when handling the patients’ blood, urine, stool, or emesis. Dispose of the gloves after each use and wash your hands.
What do you say to someone who is struggling with chemo?
Here are some ideas:
- “I’m not sure what to say, but I want you to know I care”.
- “I’m sorry to hear that you are going through this”.
- “How are you doing?”
- “If you would like to talk about it, I’m here”.
- “Please let me know how I can help”.
- “I’ll keep you in my thoughts”.
How do you pass time during chemo?
Friends: Conversations with friends can often ease the realities of chemo. So ask your favorite pal to tag along, hold your hand, talk and, most importantly, listen. 11. Board games or mind games: Pass the time by playing board games or puzzles.
Is it OK to have contact with family members during chemotherapy treatment?
On treatment days, family and friends can often come with you. However, some treatment centers only allow patients in the infusion area and visitors may need to stay in the waiting room. You are the only person who should be exposed to the chemo you are getting, but it can be irritating if it gets on your skin.
What is a port pillow?
A port pillow is a small pillow that covers your portacath to protect it from the seatbelt when riding in a car. Seatbelts can irritate the site of a portacath if driving for a long period of time. Port pillows are designed to reduces irritation and relieve this discomfort.
How do doctors do chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is most often given as an infusion into a vein (intravenously). The drugs can be given by inserting a tube with a needle into a vein in your arm or into a device in a vein in your chest. Chemotherapy pills. Some chemotherapy drugs can be taken in pill or capsule form.
What snacks are good for chemo patients?
Some quick-and-easy snacks
- Cereal (hot or cold)
- Cheese (aged or hard cheese, cottage cheese, cream cheese, and more)
- Cookies.
- Crackers.
- Dips made with cheese, beans, yogurt, or peanut butter.
- Fruit (fresh, frozen, canned, dried)
- Gelatin made with juice, milk, or fruit.
- Granola or trail mix.
How can I Help my Sister with her health problems?
If your sister has any of these problems there is plenty that her family can do to help her. You can pop in and give her a helping hand with housework, ironing, lifting any heavy items or shopping. Let her sleep if she is tired.
How can I help a friend who is going through chemo?
Chemo care packages can be a great way to show you care while providing some useful items. Get a spa package to celebrate the end of chemo. Consider restaurant certificates to enjoy a good meal once nausea and side effects have passed. Purchase movie or theatre tickets for your friend and one or more of their family.
How can I cope with my sister’s cancer?
This is helpful too because family can be kept right up to date with your sister’s cancer journey without her having to repeat everything over and over again. Try not to dwell on the bigger picture. There is too much to take in. Just take things day by day and taper any activities to how your sister is feeling.
What should you give a chemotherapy patient as a gift?
Chemo sessions can be long and, while there’s often a TV available, “that only goes so far,” Dr. Saria says. He recommends getting a patient an iTunes gift card so they can pick out music, podcasts, or downloadable books to help them pass the time.