Worst things to say to someone with cancer

LAST MONTH, one of my dear friend’s mothers died following a years-long battle with cancer. With grace, levity, and humour, she provided me with a wealth of knowledge, teaching me how to be a good cancer supporter for the inevitable times in which this ubiquitous disease will come into the lives of others around me. These are the most important lessons I learned.

Worst things to say to someone with cancer