There are other ways to offer hope and messages of peace and positivity.

Positive things to say to someone with terminal cancer. Listening is about the other person not about what you are going to say next Julie Loven who cared for her grandfather after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer says Allow your loved one. Youve shaped our community in ways that will live. Even if you believe that the persons lifestyle choices contributed to their disease or if you think it was Gods will that this happened keep it to yourself.

Not understanding someones terminal diagnosis can be unintentionally offensive. These sorts of compliments make the receiver feel seen and loved while complimenting someones strength may make them feel like they cant show weakness or like their disease is what defines them now. Ill always feel incredibly lucky that mine was one of.

Try not to say that everything will be fine or encourage them to be positive. Lending support is great but cancer patients can also benefit from positive messages. Instead of praising someone for how they chose to approach their disease praise them for things relevant to them such as a new haircut or a pretty sweater they knitted.

When the person with cancer is talking pay attention to what they are saying. These quotes for cancer fighters survivors and caregivers will offer comfort wisdom and inspiration. Clearly different things are going to bug different people.

Life and Legacy I hope youre proud of the amazing family youve raised. If you or someone you know is fighting cancer words of strength and encouragement can help throughout the journey. Someone who can politely say its time leave when you dont feel strong enough to do so yourself.

It is better to say I dont know what to say than to stop calling or visiting out of fear. Youre not facing cancer alone I am praying for you Go to MD Anderson. Encouraging Messages for a Cancer Patient Im so impressed by your courage and endurance.