Lastly Alison and Brian urge you.

What do you say to a friend fighting cancer. We do appreciate genuine offers of help. Let them know that you are available if an unexpected need comes up. What to say to a friend dying of cancer when words fail you Shannon Molloy writes after his friend.

One of the best ways you can cope with this grief and help your friend cope. Ask them how they are doing. Offer to run errands clean the house pick up medications andor shop for groceries.

The worst you can do is to say nothing. Remember that your friends needs may change so be flexible in shifting your plans as needed. In some cases practical help can be a big help to a friend suffering from cancer.

Offer practical support. A simple I will keep thinking of you or I wish you much love and strength or Im sending you a big hug is a perfect way to end your note. Be creative with the help you offer.

This support can be practical as well as emotional. If receiving practical help is difficult for your friend you can gently remind them that you do not expect them to return the favor and you do it because you. Weve listed a few messages that you can use as prompts to write a caring message to a friend or family member with cancer.

Sincerity is good and we can tell. Assist with childcare even just taking the kids out for an afternoon will go a long way in helping a friend with cancer. Youll always be my friend.