It is better to say I dont know what to say than to stop calling or visiting out of fear.
What do you say to a friend who has terminal cancer. Dont ask what you can do to help or say Let me know if you need anything. Be present keep eye contact and provide your full attention. Well get through this together.
However sometimes if you really want to help the best way is to just do something. Please let me know if I can do anything for you You might be surprised to see this on the list. Sometimes the right thing to say to a person who has cancer is nothing at all.
Most patients with blood cancer will need a. Lastly Alison and Brian urge you. Even if you live six states away you can provide tremendous help by checking in on your friend via text phone or email.
I love you is the other key message Marn took care to express often to her parents while they were in hospice. What to Say to a Cancer Patient. Then follow through and really be there.
Donate blood in their honor. If the person you care about has a friend or family member looking after them it may be helpful to chat with them first. If your ill friend has a carer my main advice is to offer the carer help and support if you can.
Ask permission to raise sensitive topics. Acknowledge what has been said. I am praying for you.