What a Simple Gesture Can Do  By Christine Clifford, CSP  Most
people when they hear that someone has cancer do not know what
to say. They do not want to say they ”wrong” thing, so they
often end up saying nothing. This causes the cancer patient to
feel even more isolated and alone. A simple gesture and offer to
help can be music to a cancer patient's ears.  People going
through cancer treatment often feel they are not attractive due
to hair loss, weight changes, problems with their complexions or
just not feeling “up to par”. It is amazing what a compliment
can do to lift one's spirits. Look the cancer patient in the eye
and tell them they look GREAT! Call attention to the positive
changes or just the fact that the patient has made an effort to
get out of the house to go to a movie or meet you for lunch. You
will be amazed at the positive reaction an encouraging word can
bring. A smile on the face of a cancer patient will not only
make their day… it will make yours, too.  To cancer patients:
When someone gi