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How to support a loved one through cancer treatment

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How to support a loved one through cancer treatment

Life Kit

2025/10/07
Life Kit

Life Kit

2025/10/07
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If you have a friend or family member diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness, all you want to do is help. But where do you start? What if you say the wrong thing or don't show up in the right ways? In this episode, we go over different ways to of...

Highlights

When someone you care about is facing a serious illness like cancer, the desire to help can be overwhelming—but knowing how to show up in meaningful ways isn't always clear. This episode explores thoughtful, practical strategies for offering support that truly makes a difference, drawn from personal experience and deep empathy.
03:06
Supporters should offer help based on their strengths
06:09
Being an appointment buddy can make a critical difference during treatment
14:39
Take initiative instead of waiting to be asked for help
17:27
Meet the patient where they are, don't impose your feelings
19:57
Listening with a 'hearing heart' is the most powerful form of support

Chapters

What It Really Means to Be There After a Cancer Diagnosis
00:00
Why Going to Appointments Together Can Make All the Difference
06:09
How to Help—Without Waiting to Be Asked
11:56
What to Send (and What to Skip) in a Time of Need
17:27
The One Thing You Should Never Say—and What to Do Instead
19:57

Transcript

Speaker 3: This message comes from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. This October, for a short time, your gift to MSK will be triple-matched to help support breast cancer research, treatment, and care. Donate now at msk.org. /match. Marielle Segarra...