I go over 5 tips for talking to someone who has just been diagnosed with cancer. In general, open and honest communication is the most important part of truly helping someone when they are going through cancer trauma.

Learn about:

1. Sympathy vs. empathy
2. Easy on unsolicited medical advice
3. Read the room
4. Don't tell cancer patients they're brave
5. Listen to their needs, follow through


My name is Mike Linn, and I make cancer vlogs to help myself deal with a stage 4 melanoma diagnosis. My hope is that the content is also applicable to other cancer patients, their loved ones, or people trying to learn about how to live with cancer.