What should you not say to a terminal cancer patient?
Don't describe them as 'dying'
Once someone has been given a terminal diagnosis, it's natural to think of them as 'dying'. But in fact, it's important to remember that whilst the person's time might be limited, they are still very much alive. "We should stop using the word 'dying'.
Many people with cancer feel sad. They feel a sense of loss of their health, and the life they had before they learned they had the disease. Even when you're done with treatment, you may still feel sad. This is a common response to any serious illness.
Instead of hearing “What can I do?” cancer patients want to hear that you already have a specific task in mind. Many cancer patients will decline needing help when they are asked the broad question “What can I help with?” Choose something specific and get started on it.
Also, don't ask personal questions that you wouldn't have asked before, especially when it comes to subjects like sex and religion. Don't preach to them. Don't try to tell the person with cancer what to think, feel or how to act. You don't know what they're going through, so don't act like you do.
Typical sun in Cancer traits include being nurturing, sensitive, compassionate, self-protective, security-seeking and offering, loving, and displaying a goofy, ingratiating sense of humor. These characteristics reflect themes covered by the Fourth House of Home Life, which Cancer rules.
Sometimes, a cancer diagnosis comes out of the blue, with no symptoms at all. But more often, there are various symptoms that may be warning signs of the disease.
Visual or auditory hallucinations are often part of the dying experience. The appearance of family members or loved ones who have died is common. These visions are considered normal. The dying may turn their focus to “another world” and talk to people or see things that others do not see.
in the last 6 to 12 months before death, people with a pro- gressive, debilitating disease commonly experience certain physical symptoms. many people, as they approach the end of life, will become less active and experience chronic fatigue or weakness. Weight loss and diminished appetite are also common.
How do you say goodbye to someone you can t imagine living without?
Elizabeth : [wiping her tears] How do you say goodbye to someone you can't imagine living without? I didn't say goodbye. Elizabeth : I didn't say anything. I just walked away.
While “All the best” may seem like a generic, farewell closing and “Best of luck” might refer to something more specific, it's unlikely anyone would find fault with either phrase. Both are merely ellipses of the longer sentence that unites the two: I wish you all the best of luck. I wish you all the best of luck.
I wish you all the success for the future and I know you will rock in that new position. Thank you and farewell! 2. I am seriously going to miss you here.
