Hi All
My cousin is due to start post-op folfox chemo next week, and I'm looking for practical ways to support her and her family over the next 6-12 months.
Everyone is a bit shell shocked at her sudden diagnosis and surgery, and we're all feeling a bit useless.
I'm looking for ideas from those who have walked/or currently walking this path for practical things that help you on a day to day basis.
Many thanks in advance.
Hi and welcome to the online community although I'm sorry that you've had to find us.
It's great that you're in a position to be able to offer some practical day to day help to your cousin and her family. Your own skills and circumstances will affect what support you can provide.
Rather than saying "let me know if there's anything I can do to help" try suggesting things like "can I do the shopping" or "can I pick the children up from school" or "can I do the washing and ironing for you". Start with small suggestions so that your cousin won't feel embarrassed or overwhelmed by the attention.
Don't forget that, like everyone else, you only have so much time to be able to help so, if your cousin is agreeable, you could involve other relatives and friends in helping out. Maybe someone is a good cook and could batch cook meals to freeze while someone else has the time to take them to hospital appointments.
I hope this gives you some ideas
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