Article in English: When someone you know is diagnosed with cancer, you might feel completely numb or unable to process the situation. It is perfectly normal to be sad and upset about the situation, and not know what to do, but it’s important that you don’t drift away from your friend. Even if you don’t know what to say or how to react, make an effort to reach out and show your friend that you are there.  Just sending a short note or email at first saying you have heard the news and are thinking of them can help your friend feel a bit less alone.  You could say, “I’m sorry this has happened. I’m thinking of you.”  If you don’t know what to say, it’s okay to admit this. Say “I’m not sure what to say, but I want you to know that I care and I’m here for you.” Everybody is different, but someone who has just been diagnosed with cancer will probably be feeling very lonely. It’s imperative that you show that you are there to support and help in any way you can. You can express your support by saying “Please let me know how I can help.”  Just being a good listener can make a difference to somebody. Say something like, “If you want to talk, I’m there for you.”  While you should offer to listen, you shouldn’t press her to talk or pass on more information to you about the diagnosis. In your letter will you want to show that you are there to help in any way you can. This support can be practical as well as emotional. In some cases, practical help can be a big help to a friend suffering from cancer. Offering to do everyday tasks such as helping to look after children and pets, or washing and cooking, can really help somebody who is tired or feeling weak.  Keep in mind that your friend may not want to feel that she is putting you out by asking for something. Try to help in a way that looks casual, even if it isn’t. For example, if you are offering to pick the kids up from school, you could say “I’m always in the area when they finish school and could pick them up on the way home.” Don’t just say, “would you like me to pick up your kids from...

Summary in Chinese:
说点什么。 给予情感上的支持。 给予实质性的支持。 给予鼓励。 适当的时候将幽默当做抗癌的武器。