The worst you can do is to say nothing.

What to say to someone who has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Sometimes it can help but it may make things difficult. Talk about topics other than cancer. Do you care about them.

I think expressing this is welcome by anyone who is afflicted with any degree of illness or misfortune. I just didnt know what to say. What to Say to a Cancer Patient.

Let the individual scream shout punch the wall shake a fist to the sky or whatever else will help. 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. Ask about interests hobbies and other topics not related to cancer.

Showing empathy is helpful. Everyone wishes the circumstances were otherwise. Try not to let your friends condition get in the way of your friendship.

There are really only two things that need to be said to someone you love facing cancer of any stage. For example a get well soon card isnt appropriate for someone with terminal cancer. Talk about topics other than cancer.

Generally Id say that avoiding the subject is not good. People going through treatment sometimes need a break from talking about the disease. Are you thinking about them.