flautist319 asked:
My grandpa is a cancer patient. He has a tumor that could kill him because it cna’t be removed, and it seems he has given up. He doesn’t have cancer anymore, but he is giving up on life. He refuses to eat and he throws up, whether he does it intentionally or not we don’t know. He was bulimic before and I’m afraid he is again. He is still in the hospital, but the biggest fear is that if he comes home and is left alone or somehting that he might commit suicide.
Any advice on how to cheer him up ? The fact that he might do something to harm himself when there is still a chance he can live longer scares me.
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July 15th, 2007 at 11:54 pm
cant he use technetium 99 to trace it and remove it?
July 19th, 2007 at 11:06 am
show him that you care about him by spending time with him
July 19th, 2007 at 8:21 pm
It is important that you have quality family times together with him. i know that the best thing that would cheer grand ma and grandpas is spending time with family. you need to show him that all of you care and love him and always give him the feeling you value him. most importantly keep him busy with everyday routines because that will help him feel self- worth in the family and that he is taking responsibilities. this will boost his self- confidence because he will see the value he has in the family. i hope this helps and best of luck
July 21st, 2007 at 8:07 am
spend time with him 2 show him u care
July 21st, 2007 at 12:00 pm
Make some plans that you want him to help you with. Give him a purpose to live.
July 22nd, 2007 at 3:54 pm
That’s a really scary thing in your life you need to take charge. Tell your grandpa that you know more than him, and that you can help him get better! He should not give pu on anything.
July 25th, 2007 at 9:38 am
This is not an easy time for you and grandpa. If he has given up hope, it will quicken the time for him to be on this earth.
Here are a couple of suggestions: Take a decent photo of you and your grandpa–even if it is in the hospital. Create a scrapbook with him of your memories together. Help him to plan for his funeral. It sounds morbid, but gives him some control. For example, ask him what type of music and flowers he wants. Are there any long-time friends he would like to attend. Ask him if there is any unfinished business he needs help with, such as transplanting a bush in the garden or sending an apology to a loved one. Read to him. Write cards for him. Tell him you love him.
July 27th, 2007 at 10:34 pm
i myself had cancer in my shoulder and my knee at only 13. i spent my birthday on the hospital and many other holidays. cancer isnt a funnyy thing to have.noone wants it and unfortunately some get it.my best advice would be to maybe talk about it with your grandpa maybe releasing it all out will calm him more. i had a tumour too. we just have to pray and hope that God will do the best. some make it through but some dont. hopefully your grandpa will make it through!!
i send my wishes and best regards to him!
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