07/24/2026
We all want to help and support our friends and loved ones facing cancer, but sometimes we don’t realize that our words and actions, while well-intentioned, don’t have the intended effect, or don’t sound as inconsequential as we might believe.
The Ring Theory can help shape your perspective on what to say and when to say it without limiting your thoughts and feelings.
Because supporting someone with cancer can take on many forms.
Have you ever said something crass you regret and wish you could take back? Millions of readers have learned this simple trick to avoid embarrassment and hurt feelings since it was first published in 2013. We’re republishing it as part of L.A. Timeless, a collection of classic pieces from the…