A person with a terminal diagnosis and those caring for them will naturally need a lot of support.

What do you say to a terminally ill cancer patient. But youve still done so many good things in lifefor your family for your church in your career and for all of us who care about you. It can help them be at peace Through four decades of working with the terminally ill. Try to think about how they impacted your life for the better.

Dont say things like let me know if you need anything advises Lyons. Dont let pain define you let it refine you Tim Fargo This quote would be appropriate for someone still going through treatment for a terminal disease. Im rooting for you.

Support the persons spirituality. Just say something. Or you can ask a gentle responsive question if they do share.

You are a rock star. If you create it together it can be a beautiful way to spend time with someone at the end of life. I know you are stronger than anything.

Sometimes hello or I love you is enough. So proud of you. Heres wishing you the happiest of birthdays and strength to endure the pain.

Youve shaped our community in ways that will live on beyond you so thank you Okay so clearly you didnt invent a cure for cancer. Well go over what this means for someones life expectancy and guide you on what to do after you or a loved one. Reassure the patient that you will honor advance directives such as living wills.