What do you say to someone recently diagnosed with cancer?
What do you say to someone recently diagnosed with cancer?
Here are some ideas:
- “I’m not sure what to say, but I want you to know I care”.
- “I’m sorry to hear that you are going through this”.
- “How are you doing?”
- “If you would like to talk about it, I’m here”.
- “Please let me know how I can help”.
- “I’ll keep you in my thoughts”.
What do you do when your best friend has terminal cancer?
Although each person with cancer is different, here are some general suggestions for showing support:
- Ask permission. Before visiting, giving advice, and asking questions, ask if it is welcome.
- Make plans.
- Be flexible.
- Laugh together.
- Allow for sadness.
- Check in.
- Offer to help.
- Follow through.
What do you say to someone diagnosed with a brain tumor?
What to Say to a Cancer Patient
- “We’ll get through this together.
- “I am praying for you.”
- “Go to MD Anderson.
- “I am here for you.” Then follow through and really be there.
- Don’t ask what you can do to help or say, “Let me know if you need anything.” Many people will never ask for help even though they need it.
What do you say to a dying friend?
Examples
- “Thank you for all the days you’ve made brighter just by being you.
- “Thinking of the good life you’ve lived, the great times we’ve shared, and feeling so grateful for you.”
- “You’ve been such an important part of my life, and for that, I’ll always be grateful.”
What should you not say to a brain tumor?
Don’t say: “I know someone who had that” or “I know just how you feel.” Everyone can experience a brain tumour diagnosis, treatment or side-effects differently. It can be easy to try to relate to the individual’s experience, but often it’s better not to compare and simply listen to their personal experience.
How do you respond when someone tells you they have a disease?
- I care for you and I’m here for you.
- If you feel like talking I’m here to listen.
- Many people in a situation like yours would have that reaction.
- It seems reasonable to me to be feeling sad.
- I can hear it has been really hard for you to share, thank you for sharing.
- You’ve been going through a really tough time.
What to say to a dying relative?
What to write to a dying loved one
- Thank you for the …
- I will never forget when we …
- You are the reason I learned to appreciate …
- I’ve been thinking of you. I remember when …
- Without you, I would have never discovered …
- I am so grateful that you taught me the importance of …