friends

When you find out a friend has cancer, you may feel worried, scared or sad or even have feelings you can’t find a name for. You may feel like you don’t know what to do or say or worry that saying the wrong thing may make it worse. These are all normal feelings to have. Finding out someone close to you has cancer is really hard. Just remember that this is probably one of the toughest things your friend will ever have to face. Your support could mean the world to them and help them to feel better. 

family

When you find out someone in your family has cancer, such as a parent or guardian, or sibling, you may be totally shocked and afraid. You may feel like life is completely unfair. Maybe you feel like your family is getting along as well as ever, or, that there is more tension between you and others. There is a chance you may feel like you are asked to take on more responsibility like doing more things around the house such as cooking or taking care of siblings. These are all normal changes a family when dealing with cancer. Know that there are many other teens going through the same things you are.

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