What to say and not say when someone tells you they have cancer Supporting someone with cancer begins with active listening says Cancer Councils head of cancer information and support services Meg Chiswell.

What to say to someone who was just diagnosed with terminal cancer. Anxiety about saying the wrong thing may encourage you to say nothing which can feel disappointing. Show support without words. When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer it is hard to know what to say.

-- Introduce yourself -- Ask The Nurses -- Pre-Diagnosis Signs Symptoms -- Newly diagnosed -- Living with cancer -- Money Work Travel -- Caring for someone with cancer -- Diagnosed with cancer at a young age -- Dying with cancer -- Moving On -- Coping with loss. Are you sorry that they are going through this. Generally Id say that avoiding the subject is not good.

If youre having a hard time thinking of what to say you might feel like giving up and not sending a card at all. And its not necessary to say a lot. You can express your support by saying Please let me know how I can help.

You dont have to write about holidays as a rule. I think expressing this is welcome by anyone who is afflicted with any degree of illness or misfortune. Take your cues from the person with cancer.

Send a personalised note. Talking With Someone Who Has Cancer. Everybody is different but someone who has just been diagnosed with cancer will probably be feeling very lonely.

Are you thinking about them. When the person with cancer is talking pay attention to what they are saying. What to Say to a Cancer Patient.