My Sister's just been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. How can I best support her both, physically and emotionally?

My Sister was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma 8 days ago, our family and close friends feel very concerned and worried for her. She is on lots of strong meds and starts chemotherapy on Tuesday. She's normally a very active 63 year old, however she's feeling very tired and frightened which is understandable. 

Please advise how we can give her the best emotional and physical support as possible?

Thank you so much because we love and care for her so much

  • A very warm welcome to the forum Z1000SX-Ian although I'm sorry to hear your sister has been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma.

    Coping with a cancer diagnosis can be very tough so it's completely normal, and natural, for her to be feeling like this right now but I'm sure she really appreciates all the love and support she is already receiving from you, your family and her close friends.

    I hope this information we have on supporting someone with cancer will prove useful but if you'd like to have a quick chat with one of our cancer nurses about this they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very insightful and will do all they can to address your questions and concerns.

    Our members know how difficult it is to see a loved one embark on a cancer journey, so you are not alone, and hopefully some of them will stop by soon to offer their support and advice.

    We're thinking of you Z1000Sx-Ian and wishing your sister all the best with her treatment.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator