My Friend Has Cancer

If someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, it can be hard to know how to help. Here are some practical and thoughtful ways you can show support.

Ways to help right now

Practical ways to support someone with cancer

✔ Offer practical help
Meals, transport, chores

✔ Give thoughtful gestures
Send careparcels or empathy cards

✔ Be there emotionally

Listen without judgment, check in

✔ Provide ongoing support

Stay in touch regularly

Recent articles to help you support someone with cancer

Planning Safe Journeys for Friends with Cancer

Helping a Friend with Cancer Enjoy a Safe and Comfortable Journey

Help a friend with cancer travel safely and comfortably with tips on medical clearance, medications, insurance, emergencies, and support.

Practical Support in Cancer Care: What Makes a Difference

Discover how practical support improves cancer care outcomes, reduces treatment burden, and can be delivered at scale through effective, patient-centred models.