Ask permission to raise sensitive topics.

What to say when someone gets breast cancer. Cancer get well wishes dont have to be serious. Are you sorry that they are going through this. Let the individual scream shout punch the wall shake a fist to the sky or whatever else will help.

You can also send a gift of a cozy blanket or slippers to provide some comfort. Be present keep eye contact and provide your full attention. Humor can be used carefully and with tact.

There really is no perfect thing to say except maybe I love you Im here for you and Im bringing you chocolate right now. I do that with my mom all the time. Do you care about them.

Sometimes no response was the best thing I could offer someone and thats okay. Dont send the round-robin letter you may be sending to other friends write Alison and Brian. Even if thats true its important to let them know how strong they truly are.

One of the best responses you could make is very simple. What to Say to a Cancer Patient. In fact shes going on 23 years as a breast cancer survivor.

If you know someone whos been diagnosed with breast cancer dont worry too much about saying the exact perfect thing. If and when they confide in you it is because you are very important to them and they want you to know. The first thing to think about is that breast cancer is a private matter and most women will only talk to a very select group of people.