As much as you might want to wish it away to reset everything back to the way it was before you cant.

What can you say to someone who has just been diagnosed with cancer. Im sorry this has happened to you. It is fine to cry and say how you feel. Everybody is different but someone who has just been diagnosed with cancer will probably be feeling very lonely.

Try to listen instead of thinking about what you are going to say next. Try not to say that everything will be fine or encourage them to. Think positive thoughts may sound like good advice but it can be dismissive of your friends feelings.

Here are examples of phrases that are unhelpful. Keep it about them not you. Im thinking about you.

These vaccines have not been studied head to head in clinical trials. Here are some things you can say to help show your care and support. Talking about a breast cancer diagnosis isnt fun.

If you ever feel like talking Im here to listen. Its imperative that you show that you are there to support and help in any way you can. There are however many things.

Sometimes hello or I love you is enough. How are you doing You cant go wrong when asking a person how they are feeling. To help you craft the perfect message for the cancer patient in your life we spoke to Alison and Brian of From Me to You.