Family friends and workplaces all have an important role to play and can provide a comforting presence and offer practical support.

What do you say to friend with cancer. You can say Well I understand what you are going through and if you want to talk through my experience Im here for you Muradian says. Lastly Alison and Brian urge you. You can support the person with cancer by listening and talking with them.

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. This is sometimes hard but there are things you can do to make it easier. Are you thinking about them.

The worst you can do is to say nothing. Acknowledge that your friend or loved ones grieving has been ongoing and that it has now turned into a different kind of grief. They can let someone know you care offer encouragement or provide hope or inspiration.

Do not try to talk when one of you is busy or tired. Your help with daily tasks and chores is often valuable for a friend with cancer. The best advice in this situation is to say how you feel.

Keep in mind that your friend may not want to feel that she is putting you out by asking for something. If you are open and honest with the person you love a simple text message or short email may remind them that they are in your thoughts. Remember each person is different and hearing other peoples stories may scare your friend or loved one.

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. Just as every cancer experience is different everyone reacts differently to the experience. There are really only two things that need to be said to someone you love facing cancer of any stage.