Allstar 8 years ago
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Hello, how can I help someone who is in the final stages of kidney cancer and who is scared. It's awful.
Support 8 years ago
I
am sorry for delay in my response to you. It can be very natural and normal for
people to feel afraid of the final stages of their illness. Is the person able
to pinpoint exactly what it is they are afraid of: being alone? Being in pain? Or
something else? If they are able to articulate their fears, a professional such
as a nurse, doctor, spiritual leader etc. might be able to help in some way.
it is also
worth knowing that people’s fears are often different from the reality.
If
you would like to talk about things in more detail please call our free Support
Line on 0800 090 2309, or drop us a line via Web Chat: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help
Best Wishes
Brigette
(Marie Curie Support Line)
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