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Here’s Exactly How to Support a Loved One With Breast Cancer

Lauren Smith, MAMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on September 12, 2025
Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | September 12, 2025

Every person going through breast cancer has different needs, so there’s no one "right" way to support your loved one. In this video, people share ideas for how to support someone with cancer based on what worked for them.

A very special thanks to Susan G. Komen Greater New York City.

References

American Cancer Society. (2023). Being a friend to someone with cancer.

American Cancer Society. (2023). When someone you know has cancer.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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