It's hard to know what to say to help support a friend who has been diagnosed with cancer or is dealing with other difficult news. Members of the Young Adult Program (YAP) at DanaFarber Cancer Institute provided insight on what was helpful to them. This video provides guidelines on things you can do or say that may be comforting — and which topics you should avoid.

This video was created by JV Films and is supported by the BU Activist Lab and the Young Adult Program at DanaFarber Cancer Institute.

After you’ve watched this video, please feel free to share your feedback or ideas with YAP by emailing [email protected] or completing this brief online survey: https://bostonu.qualtrics.com/jfe/for...