what do you say to someone who is having chemotherapy?
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“Let me help you with…” This is one of the most helpful things you can say. Instead of asking your loved one how you can help, tell them specifically what you're able to help with. Treatment, doctor's appointments and physical symptoms make it difficult to keep up with day-to-day life.
985795
“I feel your pain.” (Do not say, “I know exactly how you feel.”) “How about a hug?” (Or just give them a hug.) “I'm here for you.” (And then be there.) “I'll bring you some lasagna next Tuesday.” (Or offer another specific way of helping.)
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['Build a relationship. ... ', 'Demonstrate empathy. ... ', "Understand the patient's perspective. “ ... ", 'Speak in plain language. ... ', 'Schedule enough time for your news and their questions. ... ', 'Remain available for more interaction. ... ', 'Optimize the next visit. ... ', 'Encourage second opinions.']
905923
Choose positive, hopeful words, but don't give people false hope or talk about other people's cancer outcomes. Remember, each person is different, and hearing other people's stories may scare your friend or loved one. Just say something.
271946
["I'm sorry.", 'I care about you.', 'He/she will be dearly missed.', 'He/she is in my thoughts and prayers.', 'You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.', 'You are important to me.', 'My condolences.', 'I hope you find some peace today.']
912326
['Start by simply asking how he/she is.', "Explore what it's like for him/her to have a sick family member.", 'Ask the person what would be helpful to him/her.', 'Follow up; more than one conversation is likely not enough.', 'Say simple yet supportive things.', "The number one rule is don't try to fix it."]
148707
['“Hope you get to feeling better soon!”', "“Looking forward to seeing you back at practice when you're ready.”", '“Wishing you well.”', '“Take extra good care!”', "“Here's to you—steadier, stronger and better every day.”", "“We hope you're taking it slow and easy right now.”", '“Take your sweet time getting well!”']
514174
["Don't ask 'How are you?' ... ", "Don't just focus on their illness. ... ", "Don't make assumptions. ... ", "Don't describe them as 'dying' ... ", "Don't wait for them to ask."]
664660
Originally Answered: What should I say after someone says “get well soon” to me? “Thank you. I appreciate that.” They are wishing you a speedy recovery in a nice but non personal way, and generally are not looking for any details about how you feel or when you will be better.
1323157
Don't try to minimize their loss, provide simplistic solutions, or offer unsolicited advice. It's far better to just listen to your loved one or simply admit: “I'm not sure what to say, but I want you to know I care.” Be willing to sit in silence. Don't press if the grieving person doesn't feel like talking.
754063
['later.', 'wait for her.', 'talk to you later. phr.', 'i hope.', 'till we meet again. phr.', 'peace be with you. phr.', 'until we meet again. phr.', 'respectfully yours with sincere gratitude. phr.']
370560
["I'm so sorry to hear the news. I know how much time you devoted there. ... ", "I understand how scared (or angry, frustrated or sad) you're feeling. ... ", 'Do you want to talk about it?', 'Do you want to get together?', 'What do you need from me?', 'How can I help?', 'Everything happens for a reason.', "That's horrible news!"]
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["I'm sorry you are going through this tough time. ... ", 'I think about you all the time. ... ', "I'm praying for you. ... ", "You're so strong to go through all this. ... ", 'You have a great team of people behind you! ... ', 'I love you! ... ', "I'm going to bring you a _____."]
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.”"]
989859
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.
19997
["“I'm here for you.”", '“You are in my thoughts and prayers.”', '“This stinks.”', '“Let me help you with…”', 'Tell a joke.', '“You are not alone.”', "“Any time you need to talk, I'll listen.”", '“What day works for a visit?”']
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['Cheer up! ... ', "To be honest with you, I don't have the words to make you feel better, but I do have the arms to give you a hug, ears to listen to whatever you want to talk about, and I have a heart: a heart that's aching to see you smile again."]