Here are a few more conversation starters.

What do you say to someone just diagnosed with terminal cancer. Do you care about them. These words can make the other person defensive. My estranged Dad we have only spoken twice in 30 years has informed me that he has terminal cancer.

Even though you want to help it can be hard to know what to say or doIt is important to remember that there are no set rules and every friendship is different. Instead of saying You are thoughtless I have to remember everything try saying I feel stressed when I have a lot to remember. I dont wish what hes going through on anyone and have sympathy.

Comforting Words for Someone With Cancer Cancer patients are facing a tough disease but their fight doesnt have to be a lonely one. For example do not say You never listen to me or I always call you. This has been confirmed by other family members.

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. Are you thinking about them. The best advice in this situation is to say how you feel.

If you are sincere in your feelings and being yourself as long as youre not a narcissist or sociopath chances are you will say something that will be deeply appreciated. Supportive Words to Say to Someone with a Family Member Diagnosed with Cancer When you reach out to someone to express sympathy your message will be dictated by your relationship with them. Dont know what to say.

There are really only two things that need to be said to someone you love facing cancer of any stage. 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. If its a coworker or acquaintance youre reaching out to its okay to.