It's often hard to find the right words to say to a sick person. Most of the time, they get cliche phrases like 'Get well soon,' or 'Be strong,' or 'Everything happens for a reason.' Emily McDowell is a cancer survivor, and she created these 'Empathy Cards,' to help people who want to give words of encouragement to the sick something better to say.

1. Telling your friend what you won't do.

2. Letting them know you've got their back:

3. Letting them know you'll be there through out.

4. Letting them know you don't know what to say and that's okay.

5. A funny card because everyone needs some humor.

Check out Emily's website here.