That means avoiding asking if they smoked if they went tanning or what their diet was like.

What should you not say to a cancer survivor. I can hear it has been really hard for you to share thank you for sharing. When you see this is what she needs dont. As Director of Memorial Sloan Ketterings Adult Long-Term Follow-Up Program Emily Tonorezos oversees the care of adults who had a pediatric cancer.

Everything is going to be fine The truth is you dont know that everything is going to be fine and this comment can sound dismissive says Kelly. While you may be doing it with the best intentions trying to give someone. The term cancer survivor has had many definitions over the years.

We spoke with her about what cancer survivors should know about COVID-19 and how they can stay safe through these uncertain. Heres how to know what to say to cancer survivors by first understanding what NOT to say. She may not want to talk at all.

Before understanding what to say to cancer survivors you must know what NOT to say. 20 Things You Should Never Say to Someone Battling Cancer 1 You should try this diet I read about. Could I give you their number.

There really is no perfect thing to say except maybe I love you Im here for you and Im bringing you chocolate right now The important thing is that youre willing to listen to learn to help and to not be well a complete boob about the whole thing. Dont Be Unrealistically Positive. Never imply that cancer is the survivors fault.

Follow the survivors lead here. I pray Gods will be done It was when someone said this to me that I decided I would put together this list. Because most people say the wrong thing or a combination of wrong things.