Book excerpt: 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 have cancer? You don't have to feel helpless. Facing Cancer as a Friend will show you what to say when most people would be at a loss for words. It will show you how to use your gifts and strengths to support cancer patients and their families when they need it most. This updated edition includes the same great information as the original edition with improved formatting.