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When Someone You Know Has Cancer

Finding out that someone you know has cancer can be difficult. You may have many questions, both about cancer itself and about how you should talk to and act around this person. If you are very close to the person who has cancer, this can be a frightening and stressful time for you, too.

Here, we will try to answer some of your questions about cancer and offer you some suggestions about how you can show your concern and offer your help to someone with cancer.

General Questions and Answers
Get answers to the most common questions about cancer and its treatment.
What to Expect
Learn about the physical and emotional changes some people go through when faced with a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Ways to Respond
Unsure of what to say, or how to act? Sometimes the simplest expressions of concern are the most meaningful.
Offering Support
This section lists some concrete ways you can help.
What if the Cancer Returns?
In some cases, the cancer will come back (recur) and treatment will begin again. Again, communication is the key.
Additional Resources
Need more information about what to do if someone you know has cancer? See this resource list.
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