Here are a few more conversation starters.

What do you say to someone dying of brain cancer. What to Say When Someone Dies of Cancer. But its very helpful to let the person know that youre willing to talk and to listen. Make sure you ask them about this as well as who you should call their contact details and a back-up contact in case you cant get hold of the first person.

Its nice to hear specifics. Less need for food and drink Food. Let me know what you need.

Having a comforting quote or two on hand can be a great relief when you are in need of some calming words to cherish or share. With radiation and chemotherapy it is not uncommon for sickening nausea and vomiting to ensue. Are you sorry that they are going through this.

And then show up give a. Im here for you. Support the persons spirituality.

If it appears they are give breakthrough pain medicines as prescribed or check with the doctor or nurse if needed. Close friends and relatives. Choose a time and place when you will be able to talk without being interrupted.

The best advice in this situation is to say how you feel. Do not feel you have to talk about the cancer. Im sorry for everything that youve been through and that youre still going through Saying Im sorry for your loss can sometimes sound clinical and impersonal.