Many people facing a terminal illness want to be treated as normally as possible.

What do you say to someone with terminal illness. Ask if they want company or if they would rather have some. There are other ways to offer hope and messages of peace and positivity. Emily Kaplowitz who works for The Fixler Foundation an organization dedicated to supporting people faced with a life-threatening illness stresses the importance of being an active listener.

You want to let them know that you are thinking about them and give them hope comfort and encouragement. The most important thing you can do when you want to talk with someone who knows theyre going to die is to let that person lead the conversation. But in fact its important to remember that whilst the persons time might be limited they are still very much alive.

May you find comfort and peace in your situation. Ill pray for you. They may want to reply but they may have mislaid your card or be too tired to get to the post office.

Everyone wishes the circumstances were otherwise. Go at their pace and start by talking about things they feel comfortable with. When death occurs unexpectedly people often regret not having had a chance to do these things.

I heard that youre going through chemotherapy. Most of us feel stifled and awkward when we think about what to say to someone in hospice care who has days or months to live. Unfortunately our culture isnt particularly comfortable with death and dying.

What do you write in a card for someone with terminal cancer. Should I ask about their illness or avoid the subject. But I want you to know that my thoughts and.