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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

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