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Things not to say to a cancer patient

Excuse Me!? Stupid things people say was a post on the cancer blog back in July. I wanted to keep this topic going. If anyone wants to comment about their experiences with hearing crazy, rude or funny comments after being diagnosed with cancer we would love to hear them.

The Young Survival Coalition has a message board on line that we use to discuss treatment, get understanding, talk about the challenges we face, vent and also laugh and make new friends. One of the girls on YSC started a discussion about stupid comments. Its all in fun remember. We know everyone means well!

Here are some things that the girls on YSC came up with and their responses...

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Excuse Me?! stupid things people say

Jana Rosenblatt aka Ultra Chick, diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer, maintains a website resource for women facing cancer and going through chemotherapy and radiation called Chemo Chicks. It is a community created for women to share experiences, find practical products and read articles that offer information and resources.

One of the sections within Chemo Chicks is Excuse Me?! It's not easy being a cancer patient. The reasons are obvious, the list is long. But what is sometimes equally difficult is dealing with the incredulous things other people will say and do when they find out you have cancer or when you are not looking your best as a result of cancer treatments. Over 40 women have contributed stories about the well-intentioned but -- bless their hearts -- insensitive stupid things people can say.

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