When someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, whether it's a loved one, a close family member, friend or colleague, it can be hard to know what to do or say. This page is for anyone who knows a cancer patient. Packed with information and growing all the time. If there is something you think should be here and isn't please contact us so that we can make this as comprehensive as possible.
Understanding Other Ways You Can Help
Apart from directly helping people with cancer, their family members and loved ones, you could also become aware of the support groups and freebies that are available, as well as staying up to date with their treatments. By reading other personal cancer stories you could also become more attuned to the person's experience. We provide these for you to become more aware of what your friend with cancer may be going through and what is available to them, however, we always suggest not to provide any unsolicited advice. It's best to take your friend's lead and you could see what helpful things they suggest they may need.
You can be sure that they have had plenty already and are grappling with all the cancer information they have already been given. This is an emotionally tiring time and more than anything they need your support, a listening ear and practical help.