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How do you respond to offers of help?
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Jun 5 11:31am | Replies (103)Comment receiving replies
My husband has lung cancer. We have received no help from any friends or family. A few made the appropriate comments of "I'm so sorry." "We will be in touch." and never were. My Aunt wrote letters all the time but never once asked how my husband was doing even though I informed her in return letters how he was doing. The help we have gotten is the research we obtained from the Mayo Clinic and the comments especially regarding home oxygen from this forum! My husband is doing very well now. He doesn't need to see the cancer doctor for a year and he no longer needs home oxygen!
People are really odd these days when it comes to helping others. I guess it's a sign of the times. We were fortunate to have God and the Mayo Clinic and the Mayo Clinic forum!
PML
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@pml We wander through, learning how to navigate a health challenge for ourselves or a loved one. Right at the time my blood cancer expanded, I moved 900 miles away to an area where I literally knew no one! Culture shock plus new environment sent me into the depths of depression. "How can I help" was a mantra I heard often, but heck, I didn't know myself how to get through day-to-day!
These days, I try to be proactive, and place myself in the shoes of those who might need a hand. Many times, someone feels helpless to help. Sharing with the right person will help ease our burden.
Ginger