Here are a few more tips for composing your own card for someone who has terminal cancer.

What to say to someone who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Try not to say that everything will be fine or encourage them to be positive. Im sorry this has happened to you. When someone elses diagnosis makes you feel this bad its almost impossible to imagine how the person who has received the diagnosis must feel.

And its not necessary to say a lot. Often the person will want to talk about their illness. First of all most of us want to say we are sorry because indeed we are.

There are really only two things that need to be said to someone you love facing cancer of any stage. Its difficult to know what to say or do for a friend or family member who has a terminal illness. It is better to say I dont know what to say than to stop calling or visiting out of fear.

When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer it is hard to know what to say. 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 cancer is. I remember that theres no need to urge the person to beat it theres no reason to bring up the story of someone who died of cancer and theres even less purpose in silence.

Try to stay away from other peoples cancer stories Brian recommends be respectful that everyones experience is personal Similarly avoid offering advice or opinions about your readers treatment choices prognosis or situation. Supporting someone with cancer begins with active listening says Cancer Councils head of cancer information and support services Meg Chiswell. Start by asking open questions like How.

Everyone wishes the circumstances were otherwise. Additionally if you want to send a message with religious tones make sure it matches the recipients beliefs too. Experts suggest that you dont say Its going to be OK Make it clear you are there for them try to create a semblance of normalcy ask how they are feeling today and be a good listener.