Try to spend time with your friend you may be a welcome distraction and help them feel like they did before cancer became a major focus of their life.

How to encourage someone with cancer. Ask if they would like to talk to a religious or spiritual advisor or a counsellor. Do not be afraid to make plans for the future. Ill ask if I want advice.

Patience obtains all things. Cancer is a scary word. Instead of loading them down with casseroles ask your friend if you can go grocery shopping for them.

This is a really tough time for you but youre getting through it each day. May God cover you with peace. I remind her how much she means to me how proud I am of her strength faith.

He who possesses God lacks nothing. Be understanding if your friend cant see you at that time. How to Support Someone With Cancer From Afar.

Before visiting giving advice and asking questions ask if it is welcome. Find us somewhere private to talk. Try not to interupt even if I seem upset.

Cancer can be very isolating. If they do not want to be on their own offer to work out a rota so that there is always someone with them. Let me lead the conversation.