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Dec 2013
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000 What to Say to Someone with Cancer

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When a friend or loved one is diagnosed with cancer, the right words can be hard to come by. The good news: you can’t go wrong with heartfelt authenticity. Guest author, psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, has some helpful tips for what to say. Plus, the 7 things to avoid at all costs.

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