Do buy a blank card with a personalized hand-written note or a hand-made gift.

What do you say to a cancer patient before surgery. Although I laughed and agreed when this was said to me it could possibly hurt someone elses feelings. Winning over cancer is all about embracing one of the most innocent virtues of mankind TRUST. Most surgeries are low-risk and typically dont last all that long.

If you would need chemotherapy after the surgery if you. Laughter is a great healer but more importantly is fantastic for your mood. An operation to remove the lung cancer and a small portion of healthy tissue is called a wedge resection.

Surgery to remove one of the lungs five lobes is called lobectomy. Thinking of a humorous phrase or two to include in what to say before surgery is a great idea. The nurse will remind you to remove things like your jewelry glasses or contact lenses hearing aids or a wig if you have them.

Sometimes gifts that cost nothing at all are the most precious to a patient. Before you go to the operating room youll first change into a gown. If you havent already done so you may want to see if a you live near a major university cancer center and if so you may want to get a 2nd opinion.

Let the person with cancer talk without interrupting. They let me know you care. DO NOT ask how much time they have left to live.

You dont always have to have all the answers just a sympathetic ear. These are simple and acknowledge the hardship. Try not to say Dont worry youll be fine You dont know that.