For someone with a serious chronic or life limiting illness sending your support at that time might be better.

What not to say to someone with terminal illness. Dont tell someone theyll beat it when its scientifically impossible. Theyre tired of pain tired of suffering tired of fighting says Tracy. Here are 15 ways to be there for them.

Not understanding someones terminal diagnosis can be unintentionally offensive. We all understand that the impulse to offer advice or stories of cures comes from a place of caring. But the afflicted person will ask you for your advice if.

The one thing the press friends and family should stop doing is talking about patients having the strength of character to fight the disease. They may want to reply but they may have mislaid. Hello their name I just heard that you are not doing too well and are in the hospital.

When someone you love has a terminal diagnosis it can be hard to know how best to support them. Dont expect a reply. How to Talk to Someone with a Terminal Illness.

Theres nothing I wouldnt do for you. There are other ways to offer hope and messages of peace and positivity. For example a get well soon card isnt appropriate for someone with terminal.

A person with a terminal diagnosis and those caring for them will naturally need a lot of support. Its better to offer someone the opportunity to discuss things with you without pushing them to say more if they dont want to. How to Write a Card to Someone with Terminal Cancer.