This booklet is to help you talk with and support a family member, friend, or partner with cancer. It includes suggestions on how to be a good listener, how to talk about cancer and how to offer practical help while looking after yourself. It also has details of how to get support.

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An audio version of this booklet can be listened to via SoundCloud, from where it can also be downloaded by users with a SoundCloud account.

Keywords: MAC11631_E09_R, Talk, talking, listening, feelings, emotions, support, keep in touch, gifts, messages, text, visit, conversation, humour, what to say, what not to say, uncertainty, counselling, counsellor

This resource was last revised in March 2024.