Theyve had a life altering event and have had to fight for their life.

What do you say when someone diagnosed with cancer. Here are five things you can say to someone newly diagnosed with cancer. Try not to say that everything will be fine or encourage them to be positive. Talking about a breast cancer diagnosis isnt fun.

Just congratulate them for getting through a very rough time. If they tell you theyre afraid open up the conversation so they can unload on you. Even if you yourself have cancer chances are pretty good that you will not be alone in your circle of friends.

Im sorry for what you are going through. Someone you love or just know casually is going to be diagnosed with cancer. And dont expect them to be the same person as they were pre-cancer.

If you know somebody who has been through cancer you can mention this and offer to introduce them but dont push it. Forget advice forget the stories of others with cancer and leave silence behind you when you learn about a friends cancer diagnosis Its inevitable. You can just say I have friend who went through cancer.

They key is to speak from your heart. Think positive thoughts may sound like good advice but it can be dismissive of your friends feelings. What are you most afraid of What can I do to help with your fears These situations can be hard to manage if you let the patient do the talking you don.

The worst you can do is to say nothing. Dont offer medical advice or your opinion on things like diet vitamins and herbal therapies. Its OK for them to take the diagnosis.