Winner of:
2015 Merit Award, National Health Information Awards
Many studies affirm that friends can make a profound difference in the well-being of a person with cancer, but friends often find themselves riddled with questions: I want to help, but what do I say? How best can I help my friend with practical matters? What about spiritual support? Many are hesitant to take any action; they need ideas that are helpful in a variety of situations and quickly accessed."How to Help Your Friend with Cancer"provides insight into a friend s cancer experience in each part of the journey, answering questions such as"What do caregivers cite as their number one need?"and What"does a cancer patient fear most when active treatment is over?"It contains suggestions for expressing concern and helping in practical ways throughout a friend s cancer experience, from diagnosis, through treatment, and after active treatment."