When you hear the words, 'It's cancer,' from someone you care about, you know at once that the life of your friend or loved one has been turned upside down. At that point you want to be supportive, but how can you understand what they're going through, at least enough to know what he or she might need-----That's the purpose of this two-part series. It's designed to help you know how to give support and compassion with some specific action steps and practical support that will help you show love in the day-to-day details surrounding this issue.