How can I help someone with cancer?

Discover practical ways to help someone with cancer. Learn what to say, what not to say, and find helpful tips to provide support during this challenging time.

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How you can help

Learn what to say and do, how to treat each other well, and how to be understanding.

Some helpful ideas

Discover different ways to show your concern or offer support to someone with cancer.

Practical ways to help

Find out practical ways to help.

What is less helpful

Learn about the things that may not be helpful.

What to say, and what not to say

Some tips on things you shouldn’t say, and things that might be helpful for the person to hear.

Podcast: How to Help Someone with Cancer

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