Here's what to say when someone is diagnosed with a serious illness
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When someone receives a life-changing diagnosis, what do you say?
How do you reflect the compassion of Jesus without falling back on clichés?
Andy Robinson was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer in 2023.
In his book The Big C in Me, he shares his journey with honesty, humour and faith.
He joined Lydia to unpack the dos and don'ts of supporting someone who's just been diagnosed.
Released on 8 Jul 2026
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