Which of these can be one of the most helpful ways to support someone going through breast cancer?
A) Only offering help when they ask
B) Giving them space and avoiding regular contact
C) Continuing to check in and offer practical help throughout treatment and beyond
D) Waiting until treatment has finished to offer support
The correct answer is C.Support can be just as important after the initial diagnosis as it is during treatment. Regular check-ins, listening without judgement and offering practical help can make someone feel less alone and help ease some of the day-to-day pressures of treatment.
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Sylvie and Danielle began Future Dreams with just £100 in 2008. They believed nobody should face breast cancer alone. Their legacy lives on in Future Dreams House. We couldn’t continue to fund support services for those touched by breast cancer, raise awareness of breast cancer and promote early diagnosis and advance research into secondary breast cancer without your help. Please consider partnering with us or making a donation.