Book excerpt: 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 appreciate the most as she endures chemotherapy or a mastectomy? Loving Your Friend Through Cancer provides an in-depth look at what it feels like to have cancer and how friends can help. Marissa Henley's experience as a cancer survivor and her detailed advice will equip you to love and serve your friend through her illness. In this book, you'll learn: - Why you should never say, "Let me know how I can help." - Practical suggestions for supporting your friend immediately after diagnosis, throughout treatment, and beyond. - How to move beyond "I'm sorry" and provide the encouragement she needs. - Specific ways to pray for her and minister to her spiritually. Whether you're a close friend providing daily support or an acquaintance who wants to avoid saying the wrong thing, this book will help you support your friend with confidence and compassion.