You are a light to others.
What do you say to someone who got diagnosed with cancer. Dont be afraid to be involved when you are asked or gently ask about advance directives. You can express your support by saying Please let me know how I can help Just being a good listener can make a difference to somebody. The way you write to someone who has just been diagnosed at an early primary stage is quite different from how you should write to someone who has metastatic cancer and different again from someone who is definitely terminal.
Listen to what the person has to say without judgment and make sure the individual knows that youll always be there no matter what. Im here for you You are in my thoughts and prayers This stinks Let me help you with Tell a joke. Are you sorry that they are going through this.
The best advice in this situation is to say how you feel. Here are a few more conversation starters. You are my hero.
Talking to other people can help with this. Supportive Words to Say to Someone with a Family Member Diagnosed with Cancer. Its imperative that you show that you are there to support and help in any way you can.
Even if you yourself have cancer chances are pretty good that you will not be alone in your circle of friends. Admit that you are unsure of what to say. Let the individual scream shout punch the wall shake a fist to the sky or whatever else will help.
You can support the person with cancer by listening and talking with them. If youre talking to a friend you can be more personal. If its a coworker or acquaintance youre reaching out to its okay to send a more restrained message.