What do I say to someone with cancer?
When you find out they have cancer, it’s scary.
And when you’re scared but still want to help, it’s hard to know what to say.
We give you practical tools for the conversations no one prepared you for.
The image shows something often said by someone who doesn’t know what else to say. The reverse shows a better way to engage.
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Wow! What a great idea. This deck instantly helped me when approaching a friend going through chemotherapy. Instead of fumbling for the right words, I was armed with tools that helped me show up with empathy and clarity.
I’d recommend this to absolutely anyone who cares about someone facing cancer.
I’m a cancer survivor, educator, and creator of Cancer Conversation SOS.
Described as “a combination of empathy, sweet, and salty, tied together with energy and conviction,” I’m able to help in ways you won’t find elsewhere.
What do you need today?
What would you say if you were in the room right now?
Practice in the Uncomfortable Conversation Simulator before the moment is real.
No AI chatbot—just realistic situations and thoughtful feedback.
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