For someone with a serious chronic or life limiting illness sending your support at that time might be better.

What do you say to someone who has a terminal illness. Often the person will want to talk about their illness. Its difficult to know what to say or do for a friend or family member who has a terminal illness. Everyone wishes the circumstances were otherwise.

What do you say to someone who has inoperable cancer. There are other ways to offer hope and messages of peace and positivity. When death occurs unexpectedly people often regret not having had a chance to do these things.

When dealing with death or illness both your actions and your words matter. Then write a sincere thank-you to your recipient for making your life a better one. I think expressing this is welcome by anyone who is afflicted with any degree of illness or misfortune.

Get-well wishes expressing love gratitude and support are great for family or friends facing illness or injury. But unspecific offers of help can often seem meaningless. Dont tell someone theyll beat it when its scientifically impossible.

Ill pray for you. Not only would it give the person some memories to enjoy but it is something visitors could look at with him or. Dont ask what you can do to help or say Let me know if you need anything.

If the person has a terminal illness you may consider talking to family members and friends and putting together a scrapbook of the persons life. Start by asking open questions like How are you. First of all most of us want to say we are sorry because indeed we are.