Here are a few more conversation starters.

What do you say to friend with cancer. Are you thinking about them. Acknowledge that your friend or loved ones grieving has been ongoing and that it has now turned into a different kind of grief. Choose positive hopeful words but dont give people false hope or talk about other peoples cancer outcomes.

Lastly Alison and Brian urge you. You can say Well I understand what you are going through and if you want to talk through my experience Im here for you Muradian says. Let me know if you need anything at all.

If you are open and honest with the person you love a simple text message or short email may remind them that they are in your thoughts. Saying Im sorry for your loss can sometimes sound clinical and impersonal. Words can provide tremendous comfort.

In some cases practical help can be a big help to a friend suffering from cancer. You may choose to write again but know that the reader is grateful for this one letter. Stay Strong Messages for a Cancer Patient Every day I pray that God gives you more strength than he did yesterday.

A simple I will keep thinking of you or I wish you much love and strength or Im sending you a big hug is a perfect way to end your note. Some people fear saying the wrong thing and upsetting people affected by. Example Messages for a Close Friend with Terminal Cancer I cant stop thinking about you and all you must be going through.

What to Say to a Cancer Patient. Youre the strongest. If its a coworker or acquaintance youre reaching out to its okay to.