what to say to someone who has just been diagnosed with breast cancer?
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['"We\'ll get through this together. ... ', '"I am praying for you."', '"Go to MD Anderson. ... ', '"I am here for you." Then follow through and really be there.', 'Don\'t ask what you can do to help or say, "Let me know if you need anything." Many people will never ask for help even though they need it.']
204723
['What can I do to help?', 'What do you need from me?', 'You are strong. I believe in you.', 'Do you want to meet up?', 'Would you like to talk about it?', 'I understand how you must be feeling. That has to be hard.', "I'm so sorry. ... ", 'How are you feeling?']
1257569
What not to say to someone with breast cancer: “If I was in your situation then I would….” But you are not in my situation so don't try to second guess what you would do. ” My aunt/friend/neighbour had breast cancer and then she died.” Seriously, people do come up with these stories. I heard at least three!
58312
["Don't say, “It's going to be OK” ... ", 'But do say something. ... ', "Do make clear that you'll be there for them. ... ", "Do be careful about saying, “I'll pray for you” ... ", 'Do try to create a semblance of normalcy. ... ', "Do ask how they're doing — today. ... ", 'Do be a good listener. ... ', "Don't get squirmy at the end."]
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['"I\'m really, really proud of you." ... ', '"If something happens to go wrong, that is absolutely OK." ... ', '"You look absolutely stunning." ... ', '"You did such a great job planning this." ... ', '"If you need anything, just let me know."']
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["I'm so sorry to hear that. ... ", "Whatever you're feeling is perfectly okay*. ... ", "I've been there. ... ", 'Have you got people you can talk to? ... ', "I can recommend a counsellor if you'd like one, although I know it's not for everyone. ... ", 'Here, have some food. ... ', "How's work? ... ", 'Have you watched this boxset?']
514174
["Don't ask 'How are you?' ... ", "Don't just focus on their illness. ... ", "Don't make assumptions. ... ", "Don't describe them as 'dying' ... ", "Don't wait for them to ask."]
972585
["I'm sorry you are going through this tough time. ... ", 'I think about you all the time. ... ', "I'm praying for you. ... ", "You're so strong to go through all this. ... ", 'You have a great team of people behind you! ... ', 'I love you! ... ', "I'm going to bring you a _____."]
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["'Can you tell me more about what's going on for you?'", "'If you want to tell me more, I'm here to listen'", "'It sounds like you're dealing with a lot at the moment'", "'I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling like this right now'"]
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Originally Answered: What should I say after someone says “get well soon” to me? “Thank you. I appreciate that.” They are wishing you a speedy recovery in a nice but non personal way, and generally are not looking for any details about how you feel or when you will be better.
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['Thinking of you during your difficult time. ... ', "I am so sorry you're going through this. ... ", 'Sending all of our love and support your way.']
675112
['What can I do to help?', 'What do you need from me?', 'You are strong. I believe in you.', 'Do you want to meet up?', 'Would you like to talk about it?', 'I understand how you must be feeling. ... ', "I'm so sorry. ... ", 'How are you feeling?']
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['“Perhaps, you`re only one person in the world, but for me, you`re the whole world.”', '“You are my dream come true, and I just want to let you know you are my everything.”', '“You are everything to me and for that I will forever be grateful to you, my darling.”']
90004
["13. ”I'm here for you.” ... ", '“You are so strong.” ... ', '“Today was a really tough day.” ... ', "“I've been thinking of you.” ... ", "“I'm only a phone call away.” ... ", '“I have no words to express my sadness.”']
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["I hear you have an illness in your family, I'll be thinking of you all. ... ", "I know we never really talk, but I wanted to let you know I'm here. ... ", "If you ever need a listening ear or want to grab a coffee, I'm around. ... ", "I just wanted to let you know I'm praying for your family."]
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["All good things must come to an end, but here's what I want you to know. ... ", "I'm sorry I hurt you. ... ", 'I cherish our time together. ... ', "I hope you've found an amazing BFF. ... ", "I don't regret it. ... ", 'You helped make me the woman I am.']
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["“How do you always seem to know when I need to hear that? You're the best.”", '“Back at you! Hope all is well.”', "“Don't worry about me. ... ", '“Thank you. ... ', '“Thank you for thinking of me!”', '“I am so glad I have friends like you.”', '“I was just thinking of you, too! ... ', '“That makes two of us.”']