Episode 104 Supporting a Loved One with Cancer

If you or someone you know has a loved one fighting cancer but you don't know how to support them, this episode is for you. John talks about his mother's battle with cancer and shares a few things that will help you support those you love and care about who have cancer. Listen to this episode to learn more: [01:25] - Why John is doing this episode [02:47] - How Owen and Theresa Hemsath helped John [04:16] - Tips to support those you love who are battling cancer [05:17] - Simply listening to them [07:33] - Deal with your own feelings first [08:38] - Say "I love you!" often [09:09] - Step into their shoes and lend a helping hand [10:37] - Go to appointments with them [11:36] - Add a touch of humor [12:28] - Respect the person's need to be alone [13:35] - Be an information gatherer — research your loved one's disease [15:54] - Help your loved one find support [17:04] - Be flexible and take care of yourself NOTABLE QUOTES: "Many times a listening ear is what helps the most. We need to let our loved one express his/her feelings; even though these feelings make you uncomfortable." "Humor sometimes can be the best medicine. Now be sensitive to the times that your loved one needs to express grief, but be ready to laugh and smile as well."  "Don't hide things from that person or from other loved ones. Our loved ones with cancer need an honest assessment of their condition to make decisions that best fit their needs. Even if the honesty is painful, be honest." BOOK MENTIONED: Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds by Dr. Kelly A. Turner (https://tinyurl.com/RadicalRemissionBook)  PODCAST MENTIONED: Listen to Episode 38 Creating YouTube Legacy with Theresa & Owen Video here: https://relationshipsandrevenue.libsyn.com/episode-038-interview-with-theresa-owen-video  USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/19-ways-to-help-someone-with-cancer.h00-158911701.html  https://www.verywellhealth.com/when-cancer-affects-your-marriage-513974  https://www.verywellhealth.com/understanding-anticipatory-grief-and-symptoms-2248855  https://www.caringbridge.org/resources/how-to-support-someone-who-has-cancer/  https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services.html  https://www.caringbridge.org/resources/caringbridge-planner-makes-it-easy-to-request-help/  https://www.lungevity.org  https://tinyurl.com/RadicalHopeBook  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com      Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen      Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhule       Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen      LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen      YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA       EPISODE CREDIT Intro music provided by Tony Palacios - https://www.instagram.com/tonytonedog/      Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/