If its a coworker or acquaintance youre reaching out to its okay to.

What to say to a friend with a terminal diagnosis. Try and call first to make sure they are up to company. Bring a little something if you need an excuse to stop in. Why not just say Ill be there for you.

Say Im sorry or be overly sympathetic to their situation. Family and close friends along with the person with the life-limiting illness now have much longer to face up to the prospect of death and say their goodbyes. It is okay to express sorrow for their circumstances but avoid feeling sorry for them.

Start by asking open questions like How are. Offering to do everyday tasks such as helping to look after children and pets or washing and cooking can really help somebody who is tired or feeling weak. Understand that not everyone will respond well to feeling as though others pity them.

Generally Id say that avoiding the subject is not good. I cant stop thinking about you and all you must be going through. Your help with daily tasks and chores is often valuable for a friend with cancer.

Its devastating when a friend or family member is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Cook some food clean the house send cards keep in touch often. Often the person will want to talk about their illness.

Keep in mind that your friend may not want to feel that she is putting you out by asking for something. Thank you for being the kind of friend I strive to be. Its better to offer someone the opportunity to discuss things with you without pushing them to say more if they dont want to.