Throwback Thursday – Don’t say this to someone with cancer

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Throwback Thursday – Don’t say this to someone with cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month’s Throwback Thursday posts feature some of the pieces I’ve written based on my personal experience with breast cancer. Today’s post from 2021 looks at some of the things people said to me following my cancer diagnosis that were far from helpful.  

It’s hard to know what to say or do when a loved one is facing a cancer diagnosis. Sometimes people say the wrong thing without realizing it. Read this post for 12 things people said to me that I wish they hadn’t.

12 things you should never say to someone with cancer

Two pink paper dolls wearing pink breast cancer ribbons - What not to say to someone with cancer

Throwback Thursday is a day to bring new life to old blog posts. If you’d like to join in, check out this post from Hugh’s Views and News for details. If you already participate, leave me a link to your post on 12 things you should never say to someone with cancer.

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Hi there! I’m Michelle and I live in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. I am married with two young adult daughters. I’m a big fan of reducing waste, using less plastic, decluttering and simplifying life as much as possible.
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