A person with a terminal diagnosis and those caring for them will naturally need a lot of support.

What do you say to someone with a terminal disease. A person whos dying doesnt want everyone to act sad around them all the time. Im not sure what to say. What card do you send.

Often the person will want to talk about their illness. But what do you say to someone who has been diagnosed with a chronic illness. Dont say things like let me know if you need anything advises Lyons.

It can also help you ensure that their pain and symptoms are addressed and that they have access to spiritual resources. Its better to offer someone the opportunity to discuss things with you without pushing them to say more if they dont want to. For the person with the disease this probably is the worst-case scenario.

I have enormously appreciated such messages. When its unclear how much time they have left its crucial to tell your loved one how you feel and often. Of course other people have sick kids or sicker kids or kids who have never been well but I dont know any of them and havent gone looking.

Ask your loved one what they want. Generally Id say that avoiding the subject is not good. Meaningful Things to Write I am wishing you the best possible outcome.

Lightheartedness and Humor. Cook some food clean the house send cards keep in touch often. They appreciate it when someone is willing to kid around with them.