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One of my friends' dad has been diagnosed with cancer.
My group of friends are trying to think of ways we can support her and her family during this time. One thing we would like to do is buy her a gift, but we are struggling with ideas. We are worried that some gifts might be seen that we expect the worse and don't want to upset her.

Can anyone please suggest anything that might be appropriate

Offer to help with childcare.
Offer lifts.
Offer any practical help you can that gives her one less task to worry about.
Offer a shoulder to cry on.
Take her out for coffee/lunch and let her talk.

A nice card. Just let her know you're always there, to listen for a hand hold, anything she needs. As well as the things Salmotrutta has suggested. It's a lovely gesture on your part, but practical and emotional support are the most important things.

Salmotrutta has good ideas

Could I add perhaps some home made builds delivered to your DF ? I would certainly appreciate it especially when long sleepless nights can be involved.

home made builds = home made meals

Well depends on cancer and stage. It might be a relatively minor or chronic illness rather than a death sentence. Most prostate cancer is left alone nowadays once Gleason score is known. Lots of skin cancers are not life threatening.

Don't want to be too identifying, it's not curable. All treatments are to prolong his life

Thanks guys for the suggestions