Should I ask about their illness or avoid the subject.

What to say to someone who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Offer specific practical support such as cooking meals or transport to an appointment. Sometimes the right thing to say to a person who has cancer is nothing at all. This has been confirmed by other family members.

You can express your support by saying Please let me know how I can help. If you are open and honest with the person you love a simple text message or short email may remind them that they are in your thoughts. The worst you can do is to say nothing.

Do you care about them. Notice cues from the person and respond to these. Im so proud of you.

Ask permission to raise sensitive topics. Let the individual scream shout punch the wall shake a fist to the sky or whatever else will help. Its difficult to know what to say or do for a friend or family member who has a terminal illness.

Talking With Someone Who Has Cancer. Take your cues from the person with cancer. Youre one of the biggest role models in my life.

He seems to want some contact with me. Make sure it is okay to give advice. Just knowing that you were willing to try can be enough to brighten that persons day.