Jeffrey Knajdl
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Jeffrey Knajdl is director of psycho-oncology services in the Cancer Counseling program at Creighton University in Omaha
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Saturday November 17, 2007
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How do I get my father, who's depressed about being treated for cancer, to talk about how he's feeling?
Answer - I've found that it almost never works to ask a cancer patient "Are you depressed?" It's difficult to suggest to your father that he's having trouble coping without him personalizing it (thinking, "Gosh, I'm just not trying hard enough," for example)...
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Monday November 12, 2007
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How can I comfort my mother when she feels distressed about losing her hair?
Answer - Sometimes it's not what you say to your mother, but what you let her say. She's going through something really major, and she's sad, worried, and upset. It's hard for you to see her distressed, so naturally you try to make her feel better. But you're stuck, because when you say "You look great" or "It... -
What can I do to help my mother stop crying all the time?
Answer - This is a very common problem. Some cancer patients tear up at every little thing, or they'll start crying and be unable to stop. They can't control it, which just makes them feel more frightened and frustrated by everything that's happening to them.
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