what to say to someone going through chemo in a card?
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['I am wishing you the best possible outcome.', 'May you find comfort and peace in your situation.', 'Though you may feel overwhelmed now, I hope things will get easier as you go on.', "I'll call you soon to find out exactly what I can do for you.", 'I am here for you if you need a friend.', 'You are in my thoughts and prayers.']
69971
['"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.']
899241
['How can I help? This is a good first question to try, but delivery is important. ... ', 'Do you want a hug, or do you want space? ... ', 'Do you want to talk, or do you want to be left alone? ... ', 'Do you want to go for a walk? ... ', 'What I just heard you say is ____. ... ', 'What are you feeling?']
698862
Just acknowledging that the process is difficult and validating their feelings can be really valuable. Simple statements like “I'm here for you” and “I can see how hard this is for you” can let a person know that you are listening and you really do care.
510720
["Please don't attempt to comfort by saying the following:", '1." It was for the best; something was wrong with the baby."', '2. " ... ', '3. " ... ', '4." ... ', '5." ... ', '6." ... ', '"I don\'t know how I would go on if that happened to me."']
1114090
Placing your hand gently on the person's hand, shoulder or head can be a tender way of saying, “I am here. You are not alone.” Continue to talk to the person even when she or he is no longer able to respond to you. The dying person will sense your presence and hear your voice.
312125
['It is a comfort that you will be thinking of me.', "That's reassuring, thanks.", 'Thank you for thinking of me.', 'Thank you, it is nice to know that.', 'Thank you for your good wishes.', "(smiling) Please do. I'm flattered. ( Marvin)", 'Thanks. I appreciate you are keeping me in your thoughts. ( Dustin)']
199311
If you are responding anyway, about another matter, you could say “I hope you and yours are well too.” If it is someone you feel closer to, and want to talk about any issues in your life, you could offer a little information. “Fine, just fine. Thank you for asking.” “And, how are Martha and the kids?”
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["'Can you tell me more about what's going on for you?'", "'If you want to tell me more, I'm here to listen'", "'It sounds like you're dealing with a lot at the moment'", "'I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling like this right now'"]
1360648
['“Thank you for all you do for us, but now is a time to take care of yourself as well.” ... ', "“I'm proud of you.” ... ", "“I hate that you're going through this, but I know that you've got this.” ... ", '“Remember when you were there for me? ... ', "“Here's how we're going to take care of your work while you're away.”"]
1092079
['Listen to what your loved one is really saying. ... ', "Remember that it's not your fault. ... ", 'Be an advocate for your loved one. ... ', "Make sure the patient's physical needs are being adequately met."]
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["“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.”"]
972206
["“You're the best.”", "“I'm humbled and grateful.”", '“You knocked me off my feet!”', '“My heart is still smiling.”', '“Your thoughtfulness is a gift I will always treasure.”', '“Sometimes the simplest things mean the most.”', '“The banana bread was fabulous. You made my day.”', "“I'm touched beyond words.”"]
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['"I love you so much."', '"Thank you for teaching me...."', '"I will never forget when...."', '"My favorite memory we share....."', '"I\'m sorry for....."', '"I hope you\'ll forgive me for....."', '"It sounds like you\'re seeing...."', '"It sounds like you\'re hearing...."']
1373565
Keep it simple - "I'm so sorry for your loss." or "If there's anything you need like dinner/a ride/an errand done, please let me know." Stay away from stuff like "he's in a better place now" or "at least he's not in pain anymore" - those are little comfort to someone who is grieving.
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["Don't interrupt them. Give the patient a reasonable amount of time to express their concern. ... ", 'Mirror their words. ... ', 'Remain calm and look calm. ... ', 'Offer options. ... ', 'Forgive quickly.']
519368
Someone (or a relative) is sick or terminally ill. Do say: "I'm very sorry to hear this. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers". Be sure to show sympathy by helping the person with their job.