What You Can Do
Topics in this Section
- Offer to go along to doctor visits
- Make a list of questions
- Keep track of all medications
- Update contact information
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The patient you are caring for may feel a loss of control over his or her life because of the Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). For this reason, asking for help may not be easy. So, take the first step. Offer your help. Below are just a few things you can do to care for the patient. For additional suggestions on what you can do, visit the websites of the organizations listed in our Support Resources section.
Offer to go along to doctor visits
To get the most from doctor visits, prepare ahead. Start by paying attention to changes that may be happening to the patient. He or she may not even be aware of many of these changes.
Write down any changes in the patient's physical and emotional well-being. Bring this list with you to the doctor. Note such things as whether the patient has:
- Difficulty sleeping
- Lost weight
- Changes in bowel movements (constipation, diarrhea)
- Developed a rash or other skin irritations
- Shown signs of depression, such as no longer enjoying the same activities he or she did before the NSCLC
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