Acknowledge what has been said.

What to say when a friend has terminal cancer. Instead consider reflecting on winter the weather the usual heating woes or the pleasant time spent in front of a warm fire. If you know somebody who has been through cancer you can mention this and offer to introduce them but dont push it. Generally Id say that avoiding the subject is not good.

Ask them how they are doing. Expect to keep your visit short. You dont have to write about holidays as a rule.

Youre the strongest. Often the person will want to talk about their illness. Although each person with cancer is different here are some general suggestions for showing support.

Let the individual scream shout punch the wall shake a fist to the sky or whatever else will help. The urge is to feel you need to be physically present to help your friend through his spouses cancer. Example Messages for a Close Friend with Terminal Cancer I cant stop thinking about you and all you must be going through.

You cannot prepare for her death and you wouldnt be doing so if she didnt have cancer but any friend might be killed in an accident and you would not be able to prepare for that. Instead write something more personal. Expect that you may not be able to visit until late morning or after early evening and.

Even if you live six states away you can provide tremendous help by checking in on your friend via text phone or email. Thank you for being the kind of friend I strive to be. En español Whether youre a family member friend coworker or even just an acquaintance of someone grappling with a diagnosis of a terminal illness it can seem difficult to know what to say or do for them.