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writes:I need some advice.... my best friend's brother has just been diagnosed with cancer and I want to be able to support her as long as she needs me. How do I let her know that I am here for her, she will put up a facade and act like everything is all right but it will be really troubling her. I was thinking of writing here a letter, any advice on what I should put? I want to let her know she isn't alone and that I'll always be here for her. She is at university and I think she will be really lonely, help...
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 January 2009): What a lovely caring friend you are.
A short sweet note, simply telling her how much she means to you, how you are there for her anytime day or night ad that you will always support her, and that you love her.
When my dad had cancer my friend bought me one of those credit card shaped cards with a message on - I thought that was very sweet and still think about it now (it was over 10 yrs ago).
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reader, TasteofIndia  +, writes (2 January 2009):
 I would write her a letter, I think that's a very sweet and heartfelt thing to do. What a great friend you are, and how lucky she is to have you. I think that whatever you write will be fine - that you care about her, are there for her whenever, even if it's 4 in the morning and she's craving pancakes. Maybe send her some homemade cookies (or a gift certificate to some place to eat if you're not great at cooking), because I know that when I have a lot weighing on my mind, or I'm depressed, stressed, worried... I get both hungry and lazy about cooking for myself.
Make sure she keeps herself physically and mentally healthy - it will be hard for her to watch out for herself right now when so much of her energy will be spent worrying for her brother. Watch for signs of her overwhelming herself.
You don't need to write all that in the note. Just saying that you love her, are thinking about her and you're always there for her is wonderful.
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