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What To Say (Or Not Say) To Someone With Breast Cancer

Newsy spoke with breast cancer survivors about the best and worst things you can say to a friend or family member with breast cancer.

What To Say (Or Not Say) To Someone With Breast Cancer
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As part of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Newsy spoke with breast cancer survivors about the best and worst things you can say to a friend or family member with breast cancer.

Included in this video are:

—Nancy Morris: Diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2015

—Shelly Silvey: Diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2013, currently cancer-free

—Suzy Thompson: Diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2008, currently in remission

For more tips, Health Magazine has a list of what not to say along with multiple recommendations from the American Cancer Society.