Friend with Leukemia?!


Question: Friend with Leukemia?
One of my best friends was diagnosed with Leukemia, but back then it wasn't that bad. She says it's getting worse though. I don't know what I can do but I want to help. She hasn't gone through chemotherapy but she might eventually. I'm scared.

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I am so sorry to hear that one of your best friend has Leukemia . My 5 year old little brother was recently diagnosed with Leukemia on Dec. 2010 . There aren't much things you can really do but be there for her , support her , let her know how much you care , and listen to whatever she wants to or has to say . That's what my family and I do with my little brother . We play and spend as much time as we can with him and there is always one of us with him at all times so he's not by himself and being scared . IDK how old your best friend is but it's hard dealing with cancer . A lot of people feel vulnerable especially since they stay in the hospital . Just a little bit of texting or talking on the phone makes them feel happy and they will know they are not battling this cancer alone . I hope this help and i hope your best friend feels better .



Im insanely sorry. I know what your going through. My mom passed away from leukemia when I was 9, and it hurt.

Just know that your friend won't quit fighting unless she has to. The chemo will start killing cancer cells, and her chances may increase of getting better. It will weaken her, but it will help.

In the mean time, show her that you love her and you care. Spend almost all your free time with her. I would go after school to my mom's hospital and sit with her. I could tell that it helped her feel better. Bring movies, her favorite candy (if allowed), books, games, anything that will keep her mind off the treatment. Stay with her through the hard stuff (chemo etc). Don't treat her any differently, just show you care. Joke around like you always would. But, respect her and if she tells you that she needs to rest or be alone respect that.

If she truly doesn't get any better. Just know that she will go to a better place, and that she will never hurt again. Be with her through the last days, tell her that you love her, keep her spirits up. My mom's last few days were very peaceful. I was extremely sad, but I knew that everything would be okay and she could live again. Her parents were wating for her.

Please don't be scared. I mean, you can be scared. That's okay. But don't leave her side out of fear. Keep with her because it will help.



Some forms of leukemia are "chronic" and are medically managed throughout the life of the patient. Your friend may never require chemo but if she does it will probably just be helping her body maintain.



Just give her support and always be there for her im sorry about your friend I will send some prayers her way




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