Offer advice that they havent asked for.

How to talk to someone with terminal cancer. Lisa Villani P i e t e r H i n t j e n s. He has recently had a blood clot in his arm which has made the doctors even. One important way to provide support is to share some silence without needing to drown it out with chatter.

Try to hear and understand how they feel. Be sure to make it clear that saying no is perfectly okay. They may want to visit a special place or contact someone theyve lost touch with.

Just knowing that you were willing to try can be enough to brighten that persons day. Choose a time and place when you will be able to talk without being interrupted. For the person with the disease this probably is the worst-case scenario.

How can I help my loved one cope with a terminal illness. My uncle has terminal cancer and was told he had roughly 4-6 weeks left and that was about a month ago. Take things personally if they seem angry or upset or dont want to talk.

When talking with someone who has cancer the most important thing is to listen. Dont make light of judge or try to change the way the person feels or acts. Be prepared to listen.

Tell them to be strong or be positive it puts pressure on them to behave a certain way. Do not feel you have to talk about the cancer. Try to live as normally as possible.