Ill always feel incredibly lucky that mine was one of them Youve shaped our community in ways that will live on beyond you so thank you Okay so clearly you didnt invent a cure for cancer.

How to say goodbye to someone with terminal cancer. Im sorry that. For most adults saying goodbye to someone who is dying is. The diagnosis of a terminal illness may be a crisis for family and friends.

Consider for example that two thirds of those who are diagnosed with cancer currently have a five-year survival rate. Use caution when asking questions. It may help to speak to a health professional or counsellor about your feelings or to call Cancer Council 13 11 20.

Make sure it is okay to give advice. Acknowledge what has been said. Youre someone who has used your life to touch so many others.

Hi I am new to this site and not really sure what to say. A spokeswoman for American Greetings recommends one of their blank cards in the Thinking of You line and coaches consumers with specific what to write. Cancer has a way of forcing us to consider the inevitable notion of our own passing and whether you want to think about that or not I want to suggest that it need not be dramatic.

Thank you for being the kind of friend I strive to be. Offer specific practical support such as cooking meals or transport to an appointment. You might feel embarrassed.

Cancer is incredibly variable and every patients cancer is unique even if it seems to be a similar type to another. You can encourage the person dying to share their feelings and you can share your own in return. It might be a bit uncomfortable.