The worst you can do is to say nothing.

What to say when someone has terminal cancer. 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. Generally Id say that avoiding the subject is not good. When someone is dealing with illness even the most emotionally intelligent person can have a hard time knowing what to say.

Forget advice forget the stories of others with cancer and leave silence behind you when you learn about a friends cancer diagnosis. Do tell the person you are thinking of them praying for them keeping them in your thoughts etc. Research has shown that if a person who has advanced cancer discusses their options for care with a doctor early on that persons level of stress decreases and their ability to cope with illness increases.

What to Say to Someone with Cancer 1. He seems to want some contact with me. Studies also show that patients prefer an open and honest.

Sometimes the right thing to say to a person who has cancer is nothing at all. I dont know why either. You are in my thoughts and prayers Hearing that your wellbeing is on someones mind can be a great comfort and.

Its difficult to know what to say or do for a friend or family member who has a terminal illness. Jump ahead to these sections. You should visit for no more than 20 to 30 minutes at a time.

Alison and Brian of From Me to You a letter-writing cancer charity have graciously provided some expert tips to help make your holiday card preparation a little less daunting. Learning how to listen involves concentrating on both verbal and non-verbal cues without judgement and interrupting she said. However it sounds wicked but I dont feel anything for him he is a total stranger to me.