Leukeamia....?!
Question: My boyfriend's just found out that he has leukeamia, he's going to be in hospital for a month and a probably more having treatment. All I know about leukeamia is that it's the cancer of the blood. How can I help him? :(
Answers: My boyfriend's just found out that he has leukeamia, he's going to be in hospital for a month and a probably more having treatment. All I know about leukeamia is that it's the cancer of the blood. How can I help him? :(
I'm so sorry to hear this.. I'm happy that you want to know what you can do to be a comfort to him. He will receive chemo which is very scary to some people. He will lose his hair, but it will grow back. After chemo treatment he has to wait until his white blood cells become normal again, because treatment kills all the white cells. During the time the white cells are low, he will be susceptible to infections because he has no cells to fight with. Lots of IV antibiotics, and he probably will run fevers, regardless. Just be there with him to watch TV, play cards, games, or just to sit by his bed while he sleeps. Make sure you don't have anything contagious while visiting, and keep your hands washed. I'm sure the doctors and nurses will educate him, his family and you all that you should know. This is only a little info on leukemia and treatment. Good luck to both of you!
Oh I'm so sorry to hear that. Just be there for him, hold his hand it is probably a bit scary for him at the moment. Leukeamia is very treatable so I hope everything goes well for him.
just need to be there to support him and to listen to the doctors as some cancer patients find it hard to take all the info in....leukeamia is not very nice at all especially the younger you are...you should maybe read up on it to help yourself understand what is happening....good luck honey
I lost a very dear friend to leukeamia a few years ago, and I'm very sorry to hear that. One thing I will I will always remember from my friend, is to never forget the silly things in life. No matter how bad things were going, she'd be the one making everyone else laugh. Be happy that you have each other, just let him know you will be there for him. From the bottom of my heart, I wish the best of luck to your boyfriend, hope he's well soon.
Babes, for the next thre to six months you are his punching bag so to speak. be there for his criticism, his rage, his bad temper, etc... He will love you for it and it will help him. Goood luck babes xx
He will tell and show you how to help him. Everyone reacts differently. Some people want lots of company. Others want to be alone. Just ask him what he wants you to do. Let him be the decider. Dont take it personally if he changes some behaviors. He will need your patience, time and understanding. I am sorry but there are many types and stages of Leukemia and hopefully his will be cured.
Be there and stay strong to support him, but please do not show your fear, as this will make him worry about you as well.
Give him all the encouragement you can and try to keep a happy face for him.
Good luck to you both.