I pray Gods will be done It was when someone said this to me that I decided I would put together this list.

What should you not say to a cancer survivor. Cancer patients and survivors will tell you that while a positive attitude is a nice platitude do not ask us to keep one. Heres how to know what to say to cancer survivors by first understanding what NOT to say. Youve been going through a really tough time.

Because what you say is always less important than how well you listen. Steer clear of anything that sounds like cheerleading such as Youll be okay or Youll get. 10 The WORST part about enduring cancer is that you see each day as a CURSE.

When you see this is what she needs dont. 20 Things You Should Never Say to Someone Battling Cancer 1 You should try this diet I read about. That means avoiding asking if they smoked if they went tanning or what their diet was like.

Follow the survivors lead here. Dont Be Unrealistically Positive. She may not want to talk at all.

Because most people say the wrong thing or a combination of wrong things. Could I give you their number. The term cancer survivor has had many definitions over the years.

Im here for you Sometimes there is nothing to say. What Not to Say to a Breast Cancer Survivor title. As Director of Memorial Sloan Ketterings Adult Long-Term Follow-Up Program Emily Tonorezos oversees the care of adults who had a pediatric cancer.