Because what you say is always less important than how well you listen.

What should you not say to a cancer survivor. She may just want you to hold her hand or put your arms around her and let her cry. Follow the survivors lead here. Commiserating with someone whos ill may seem like a good idea but in the long run it.

Because most people say the wrong thing or a combination of wrong things. 7 in the Journal of Psychosocial Oncology indicates that while some people embrace being cancer survivors others do not identify with the title. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may bring up fears and questions for people who have been through cancer treatment.

Cancer patients and survivors will tell you that while a positive attitude is a nice platitude do not ask us to keep one. Appear too positive or make light of the situation. 10 The WORST part about enduring cancer is that you see each day as a CURSE.

We spoke with her about what cancer survivors should know about COVID-19 and how they can stay safe through these uncertain. A Patient Advocates ASCO Annual Meeting Story. I pray Gods will be done It was when someone said this to me that I decided I would put together this list.

Here are the 5 Worst Things to Say to Cancer Patients or Their Family Members. Heres how to know what to say to cancer survivors by first understanding what NOT to say. Denial anger bargaining depression and eventually acceptance.

And if you need to vent Im your guy And then listen. She may not want to talk at all. The real reason is not that the person is trying to assign blame but the real reason is trying to find a reason why it happened to the friend and not to themselves.