

GET IN THE RIGHT MINDSET
You will be most helpful to your loved one when you are mentally prepared. Here are some ways to do so:
- Your loved one’s diagnosis can be tough on you. Please allow yourself to digest and cope with your feelings before focusing on your loved one.1
- Learn the basics of the diagnosis from doctors, mutual friends and family. It can be emotionally challenging for your loved one to repeat their diagnosis over and over to different people.1
- Put yourself in their shoes. Think about how you would like to be treated and spoken to. This can help you avoid unintentionally saying or doing something offensive, such as commenting on appearance or making light of the situation.1,2