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Asking for Help When Going Through Cancer Treatment
Asking for help can be hard, especially when you’re not sure what would help you the most. Here are some ideas for ways friends and family can pitch in.
When you’re going through cancer treatment, your family and friends may ask how they can help, but you might not know what to tell them. Here are some ideas for how to put your support network to work in ways that can benefit you most.
Prepare your kitchen.
Get help setting up your kitchen so it’s easy for others to use. Ask volunteers to put utensils and pots, dishware and towels within easy reach. Ask a friend to label cabinets and drawers so others know where to find things. Ask someone to declutter your fridge and freezer, tossing old leftovers and expired foods to make room for healthy, nourishing meals during your treatment.
Simplify the grocery shopping.
Make (or ask a friend to make) a master shopping list so you can easily check off what you need and ask family or friends to pick up a few items for you. Update it as needed during treatment if you find that some foods work better for you than others.
Organize delivered meals.
Give your loved ones menu ideas so they can bring foods you like. Take advantage of free online tools that simplify organizing sign-ups and deliveries—they’re easily found through cancer-support websites.
As previously posted on EatingWell.com
