Have you ever struggled to find the right words to say to a friend who has just been diagnosed with cancer? Do you wonder which acts of kindness she would appre

Few things affect a family’s everyday life like the presence of an illness like cancer. Whether it’s a grandparent, another family member, a teacher or neig

In 2005, Dr. William Penzer, a seasoned psychologist of more than four decades, found himself falling on his emotional face when his 31-year-old daughter was di

To help people learn how to help and love cancer patients and loved ones and family and friends with cancer.

Facing Cancer as a Friend, by Heather Erickson, the award-winning author of Facing Cancer as a Parent...How do you respond when someone you know tells you they