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.

What do you say to someone diagnosed with terminal cancer. What do you say to someone diagnosed with terminal cancer. If youre really stumped about what to say its OK not to address the illness directly but ask what you can do and to make sure the person knows youre there and available says Kimberly Borzym a chaplain at Advocate Hospice in Chicago. Its the same as you would say to them if they were healthy.

Talk to the other person about how what they do makes you feel. There are really only two things that need to be said to someone you love facing cancer of any stage. A simple I love you or Im thinking of you if youre not sure what else to say is probably just the right touch stresses Ojala.

Do you care about them. These words can make the other person defensive. And then show up give a hug bring a flower and let that friend lead the way.

Show support without words. I have enormously appreciated such messages. Equally sending love hugs strength courage etc.

Comforting Words for Someone With Cancer Cancer patients are facing a tough disease but their fight doesnt have to be a lonely one. Just tell me what you need. For example a get well soon card isnt appropriate for someone with terminal cancer.

Additionally if you want to send a message with religious tones make sure it matches the recipients beliefs too. For example do not say You never listen to me or I always call you. Take your cues from the person with cancer.