Dont know what to say.
What do i say to a friend with terminal cancer. One of the best ways you can cope with this grief and help your friend cope with theirs is to reach out with a. The best advice in this situation is to say how you feel. When people have a terminal illness they may want to fulfill last wishes or create meaningful experiences with the time they have left.
What to Say to a Cancer Patient. Its about the warmest thing you can say to a family member or good friend and it means even more to someone who is dying. Here are some general phrases to avoid.
Let your friend or loved one take the lead. Are you thinking about them. After spending 15 years researching the best ways to support people whose lives end in hospice professor Elizabeth Bergman has advice for friends.
Whether you need a shoulder to cry on a rock to support you or someone to listen to you yell I am here. Im here for you my friend. I know exactly how you feel.
You can support the person with cancer by listening and talking with them. If you ever feel like talking Im here to listen. Sometimes your ears are all your friend needs.
Here are a few more conversation starters. It is better to say I dont know what to say than to stop calling or visiting out of fear. 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.