Happiness is a disease-free conversation full of trivia gossip and laughter.

What do i say to someone with terminal cancer. Choose your words carefully. But writing a letter to someone with terminal cancer is almost always worth the work. If youre having a hard time thinking of what to say you might feel like giving up and not sending a card at all.

This has been confirmed by other family members. In most cases a person with terminal cancer will understand your difficulty in expressing your condolences. Be honest about your feelings but do not overburden.

Use caution when asking questions. How can I write to someone with cancer without seeming boastful. You are my hero.

The worst you can do is to say nothing. If someone is dealing with the stress of a sick family member a small moment of kindness can be a real balm. Talking about topics like illness and mortality can be uncomfortable.

Believe me I was more than fed-up enough when I received my prognosis without people adding to my misery. The friend with the terminal prognosis may well be just as uncomfortable discussing their illness as you are. Every day you are getting closer.

Here are a few more conversation starters. Youre someone who has used your life to touch so many others. But refrain from asking for details of a persons suffering unless you are close to the person or engaged in a longer conversation or visit.