A List Of Things To NOT Say To A Cancer Patient

Aug 19, 2020

  1. So you have the good type of cancer?
  2. “You should try…” (this diet, that diet, essential oils, etc.)
  3. I know someone who has cancer.
  4. You are so lucky you don’t need to go through chemo or radiation.
  5. At least you’re getting skinny.
  6. We’re in this together.
  7. You have to think positive.
  8. You just focus on getting better.
  9. You don’t look sick.
  10. But you still have all your hair.
  11. You’re lucky that you don’t have to work.
  12. I know what you’re going through.
  13. I know how you feel.
  14. You got cancer because you didn’t pray to God.
  15. You’re so lucky you have *insert type of cancer*
  16. Stop eating sugar. It’s feeding your cancer.
  17. Sugar feeds cancer.
  18. Everything happens for a reason.
  19. Aren’t you worried about what treatments are going to do to your body?
  20. Getting cancer is a huge fear of mine.
  21. Let’s talk about you.
  22. Let me know if there’s anything I can do.
  23. What changes are you going to make in your life?
  24. Stop being so lazy.
  25. My (person) died from cancer, and it was awful, I don’t think I could go through it again.
  26. Why aren’t you working fulltime?
  27. You shouldn’t have that drink. *Alcoholic*
  28. I didn’t invite you because I thought you wouldn’t be up for it.
  29. There’s someone out there struggling more than you.
  30. It’s not all about you.

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