Here are a few more conversation starters.

What do you say to someone with cancer who is dying. My dad died from cancer as well its terribly sad. Keep the tone the same as the rest of the letter writes Alison. Your friend or acquaintance has probably been suffering for a while.

When someone dies from cancer it is often after a long illness. Then what to write in a card for a dying person. Think about lending support to the family and help with whatever they may need.

As long as your friend uses good coping mechanisms like outdoors activities or sports instead of turning to substance abuse to numb the pain. Dont know what to say. Here are some things that can be said to someone dying of cancer and things to keep in.

Here are some examples of what to write in card if someone you care about has just been diagnosed with cancer. Are you thinking about them. If its a coworker or acquaintance youre reaching out to its okay to send a more restrained message.

Acknowledge that your friend or loved ones grieving has been ongoing and that it has now turned into a different kind of grief. When you do talk about the things the person had accomplished. Ill pray for you.

When someone you know is dealing with cancer special words of condolence apply. 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. Then write a sincere thank-you to your recipient for making your life a better one.