what to say to someone who is going through chemo?
428520
["“I'm so proud of your strength.”", '“I pray for you every day.”', '“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?”']
16165
["“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.”"]
254339
["'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'"]
675112
['What can I do to help?', 'What do you need from me?', 'You are strong. I believe in you.', 'Do you want to meet up?', 'Would you like to talk about it?', 'I understand how you must be feeling. ... ', "I'm so sorry. ... ", 'How are you feeling?']
1269496
Keep it simple and honest. Express your sorrow, affirm their pain, admit that you can't find the words, and reassure them that you'll keep them in your thoughts. “I'm so sorry.” “I can see that this is very hard on you.” "I don't know what to say." “I'm thinking of you often.”
215553
If you're very close to the person having surgery, telling them you love them will always be the way to go. Also, feel free to offer something exciting to look forward to after their recovery. This can be a great source of both comfort and determination. "Okay.
147447
["“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.”']
972585
["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 _____."]
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.”"]
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.']
476708
['Which chemo drugs will I be given?', 'How will the drugs be given to me?', 'How often will I need to get chemo?', 'How long will my treatments last?', 'Where will I get chemo?', "What's the goal of chemo for my cancer?", 'What are the chances that the chemo will work?', 'Are there other ways to reach the same treatment goals?']
1226026
["“Whenever you need to call, I'm here.” ... ", '“I wish I could be there right now.” ... ', "“You're still in my thoughts. ... ", '“Your family is lucky to have you through all this.” ... ', "“Maybe I can't be there, but there's definitely something I can do. ... ", '“Hey, get well soon.']
115441
['"You can get through this."', '"I am proud of you. ... ', '"Tell me what you need now."', '"Concentrate on your breathing. ... ', '"It\'s not the place that is bothering you; it\'s the thought."', '"What you are feeling is scary, but it is not dangerous."']
729869
["“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.”"]
1285489
Give the person space to explain what they are going through. Let them tell you how they feel. Avoid rejecting the person's experiences and feelings. Try not to lessen how they feel.
686475
['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.']
772094
['I want to help you. What night can I drop a dinner off for you?', "I can't imagine how you must feel. I'm always here to talk if you need me.", "You're handling this with so much courage and strength. ... ", "I'm thinking of you.", 'I know someone whose child also has/had cancer.']