People will straight up ask.

What can i say to someone dying of cancer. But a card for an acquaintance with terminal cancer will be worded differently than one for a family member or friend. Johnson-Young LCSW a grief counselor and founder of the program Your Path Through Grief suggests something similar to what my family did. My sister moved 3 hours away from us to buy a house with him and not even a year into living together we got the diagnosis its heartbreaking for everyone who knows the person.

The worst you can do is to say nothing. Talking to other people can help with this. That is one of the hardest things to do.

Her advice is to act normally. If you need the inspiration to write a card to an acquaintance with. The generic How are you greeting can be tough for someone dealing with something like cancer.

If you are spiritual or religious you can say a prayer before your loved ones room and make it a. Words cannot keep a loved one from dying. But its very helpful to let the person know that youre willing to talk and to listen.

I received the news that your cancer has advanced beyond the treatable stage and Im writing to tell you that I love you and that no matter where you are in the universe you are now and always will be in my thoughts memories and in my heart. You can still reach out with a sincere card letting that person know that youre thinking of them. Because heres the thing.

Generally Id say that avoiding the subject is not good. This is especially useful if the person is terminally ill Most importantly being prepared will help you become more at ease with this subject and that in turn will transfer to the other person. They usually want to feel and know that they matter and that they are being heard.