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Coping with cancer

Family, friends, carers and cancer

A cancer diagnosis affects family and friends, too. We have tips and ways to support someone with cancer. There are also things you can do to support yourself if someone you love has cancer.

How to support someone with cancer

When you are supporting someone with cancer, it can be hard to know what to say. Listening is just as important as talking.

Taking care of yourself

If you are a carer or supporting someone with cancer, you need to look after yourself too. Caring can be rewarding and challenging. There is help and support available.

Last reviewed: 05 Mar 2024

Next review due: 05 Mar 2027

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