Author Question: Describe some ways you can support a friend or family who has been diagnosed with cancer. What ... (Read 33 times)

tnt_battle · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

Describe some ways you can support a friend or family who has been diagnosed with cancer.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Choose one form of cancer and describe your own relative risk factors.

What will be an ideal response?

zhanghao · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Answer should include the following:
Tell the person that you want to be there for them.
Let the person guide you about how to help them. Listen for what they tell you they need.
Be okay with silence.
Gentle touches or smiles can be positive interactions.
Minimize talking about your own struggles and giving advice.
Provide opportunities for distractions, such as playing cards or watching a movie.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Answers may vary but must include personal risk factors related to the specific example the student chooses.