Things you should never say to someone who's lost a loved-one to cancer, and what to say instead

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If your friend seems like they're struggling, let them know that you care and are there for them.

When a close friend or family member loses a loved-one to cancer, your first inclination is to support them like you'd want them to support you.

"As friends and family members, we need to be ready and willing to help somebody cope with those feelings and never dismiss someone's anxiety or anger around death. That's inappropriate," Cannady told Insider. Using this question, regardless of your intentions, could make your friend feel like they can't share honestly, according to Cannady.

Don't: Mention people who have survived the same type of cancerWhen Cannady's mother suddenly passed away from cancer six years ago, well-meaning friends mentioned success stories about others who survived. Do: Share happy memoriesA better way to relate to your grieving friend is to share joyful memories of the person they lost.

Don't: Ask, 'What can I do for you?'You never want to overstep boundaries, but asking an open-ended question like this one during a period of grief is unproductive, Cannady said.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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