The worst you can do is to say nothing.

What to say to someone who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Experts suggest that you dont say Its going to be OK Make it clear you are there for them try to create a semblance of normalcy ask how they are feeling today and be a good listener. Often the person will want to talk about their illness. Finding out that somebody you care about has cancer such as leukemia lymphoma or myeloma can be shocking emotional and devastating.

They might want to talk about things you find hard to hear. Its better to offer someone the opportunity to discuss things with you without pushing them to say more if they dont want to. And its not necessary to say a lot.

It can sound as if you are not listening to their worries. Im sorry this has happened to you. If you are open and honest with the person you love a simple text message or.

There are really only two things that need to be said to someone you love facing cancer of any stage. When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer it is hard to know what to say. When someone elses diagnosis makes you feel this bad its almost impossible to imagine how the person who has received the diagnosis must feel.

Its difficult to know what to say or do for a friend or family member who has a terminal illness. Generally Id say that avoiding the subject is not good. If its a coworker or acquaintance youre reaching out to its okay to.

Learning how to listen involves concentrating on both verbal and non-verbal cues without judgement and interrupting she said. Start by asking open questions like How. I think expressing this is welcome by anyone who is afflicted with any degree of illness or misfortune.