Take your cues from the person with cancer.

What to say to someone who has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. Do not feel you have to talk about the cancer. Do not feel you need to have answers. As I stood there vulnerable and scared this friend told me about the death of her mom from breast cancer and asked if I was going to have chemotherapy.

Encouraging words for breast cancer. Having someone there to just listen can be enormously helpful for someone with cancer. So when they first get the news they have been diagnosed with cancer let them know youre there for them.

I wont be shocked offended or hold it against you - ever. Offer emotional support. Though theres no perfect thing to say and peoples needs will vary.

Sometimes there are no better words to say than you are sorry they are going through this and that you are thinking of themWhen speaking to someone newly diagnosed try to show empathy and support by being sincere. When someone has just been diagnosed. I was just starting to tell people about the diagnosis.

Dont tell her about the latest cure or treatment youve heard about. 01 Darling this is very unfortunate. While just being you and giving her your time can be greatly beneficial there are some things that probably wont help.

Theyre experiencing a lot of emotions and you can provide an outlet for whatever they want to talk about. Are you thinking about them. Let me know what you need Saying that and meaning it may be the most incredibly important act of kindness youll ever do for your loved one.