what to say to someone has cancer?
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["“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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['I Love You. ... ', "You're Not Alone. ... ", 'Everyone Needs Help Sometimes. ... ', 'How Are You Feeling? ... ', 'How Can I Help? ... ', "Let's Hang Out. ... ", "I'm Proud of You. ... ", "I Know You Are Struggling, But There's Always Hope."]
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['“Thinking about you every day. ... ', '“Thoughts of you are always some of my happiest. ... ', "“It's good to know you're receiving wonderful care.”", '“Praying with you.”', '“In my heart and in my prayers. ... ', "“Thinking about you today and hoping it's a good one for you.”"]
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Say SOMETHING Acknowledge your friend's grief. Mention their loved one's name, and let your friend know that you're thinking of both of them. It could be as simple as a text that says, “Hey, I know today is one year since [name] died.
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But what are the things that will actually offer comfort and let the person know you're there for them? At the end of the day, something as simple as “I'm so sorry for your loss” or “I'm so sad for you and your family, please accept my deepest condolences” is always appropriate.
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["“I'm so sorry. ... ", "“Thank you so much for the way you're handling this.” ... ", '“Take as much time as you need.” ... ', '“Your grandmother was always so proud of you.” ... ', '“She always had so many nice things to say about you.” ... ', "“I don't know what to say, but I do know how to listen.”"]
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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.
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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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["Acknowledge the person's death. When you are searching for what to say when someone dies, don't be afraid to state what a terrible thing it is to have happened. ... ", 'Be empathetic. ... ', 'Be specific. ... ', "Talk about the person who's died. ... ", 'Express your own sadness. ... ', 'Accept anger. ... ', 'Keep in touch. ... ', 'Break your fear of upsetting someone.']
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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.
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['Thank you for telling me about your illness. I know it must be difficult to share this with people.', "This is so hard. I wish this wasn't happening to you.", "I'm here in any way you need me. ... ", 'How are you holding up? ... ', 'Thank you for all you have done for me. ... ', 'I love you.']
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["“How do you always seem to know when I need to hear that? You're the best.”", '“Back at you! Hope all is well.”', "“Don't worry about me. ... ", '“Thank you. ... ', '“Thank you for thinking of me!”', '“I am so glad I have friends like you.”', '“I was just thinking of you, too! ... ', '“That makes two of us.”']
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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.”"]
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["I'm sorry you are going through this tough time. Everyone values honesty. ... ", '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 _____."]
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["“I'm sorry.”", "“I'm so sorry for your loss.”", "“I'm sorry to hear the news.”", "“I'm thinking of you.”", "“I'm not sure what to say or do but I am here and I am so sorry.”", "“Please let me know if there's anything you need.”"]
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For example, you could say something as simple as: “I heard that your father died.” By using the word “died” you'll show that you're more open to talk about how the grieving person really feels. Express your concern. For example: “I'm sorry to hear that this happened to you.”
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['“Thank you.” ... ', '“Thank you for coming.” ... ', '“I appreciate that.” ... ', '“I was lucky to be able to share my life with him/her.” ... ', '“Thank you. ... ', '“Thank you for all your support during these difficult months.” ... ', '“Thank you for reaching out to me. ... ', '“Thank you.']