By NPR Staff — 2012
This lovely, young cancer survivor, Suleika Jaouad, speaks candidly and with total compassion about the difficulty young people face in reaching out to young friends with cancer.
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Research has shown that people with cancer need support from friends. You can make a big difference in the life of someone with cancer.
This is written for the person with advanced cancer, but it can be helpful to the people who care for, love, and support this person, too.
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If you suspect a friend or family member is experiencing an emotional crisis, your help can make a difference.
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