This is also an opportunity for you to tell the person who is dying what they mean to you and how you might remember them.

What can you say to someone who has a terminal illness. If you know somebody who has been through cancer you can mention this and offer to introduce them but dont push it. Make sure theres someone you can ring a friend relative or the Samaritans but also recognise that you do not have to lie in the dark and try to sleep. Coping with a loved ones terminal illness.

Try to determine whether the person is in denial fully accepting the prognosis or somewhere in between. Trying to carry on with normal life for as long as possible is very important. This may involve asking for a follow-up appointment so that someone can be with you.

When death occurs unexpectedly people often regret not having had a chance to do these things. As she writes in this powerful and funny article think before you speak. Terminal cancer refers to cancer that can no longer be cured with treatment.

Hearing that you have a terminal illness can be a frightening experience. It can be useful to have someone to talk to at night-time if you cannot sleep. One of the most meaningful things you can say to someone at the end of their life is Thank you.

You can encourage the person who is dying to share their feelings and you can share your own in return. LYNDSEY Clark doesnt have much time left and shes tired. When someone close to you has a mental illness its hard to know what to say and no matter how good your intentions some suggestions or comments can do m.

Then you can adjust the tone of your letter to match. Or ask a question and wait. I dont think anyone can advise you on that you must do what you think is best then you dont leave yourself open for guilt because with a loss always comes guilt if you disown him after you will wish you hadnt griefs funny like that but also remember the closer you get the more its going to hurt dosant sound like he was to botherd bbout his family knowing haw agonising loosing someone to.