The truth is they may not.

What do you say to someone who found out they have breast cancer. Dont know what to say. Here are a few more conversation starters. They may just be letting you know.

Do you care about them. Remember who this person is aside from having cancer. To help them see the bigger picture as they go through the everydayevery-moment struggle that is.

Hes a painter uncle or co-worker. The fact is that anyone whos been given the diagnosis of cancer is living in her or his own unique universe. The worst you can do is to say nothing.

Sometimes hello or I love you is enough. The best advice in this situation is to say how you feel. Although all of the above are true saying Dont worry to a woman just diagnosed with breast cancer is like telling someone whose home has just been flattened in a.

Ive been reminded of this more and more as we approach October and everyone everywhere turns toward breast cancer. Listen to what the person has to say without judgment and make sure the individual knows. A personal introduction sometimes is more welcome than launching into an unknown support group.

We are urged to be positive but sometimes its the positive phrases that can hurt the most. If you know someone whos been diagnosed with breast cancer dont worry too much about saying the exact perfect thing. Comment on their strength.