Knowing what to say

FormerMember
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My sister has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. She is so scared & I just can't find the right words to comfort her. Covid isn't helping the situation  & feel she is not getting the support she needs. How do you help when you know there is no positive outcome. I cannot find the words 

I feel helpless, she cries all the time & is very depressed but who wouldn't be? How can she come to terms with her diagnosis? Stupid question really i suppose but I just want to say the right thing... 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Jackie.  So sorry to hear about your sister.  And it's not a stupid question at all.  You just want to help your sister.  Maybe for now the best thing is just to be there for her.  Let her cry, let her talk.  It is all so new and raw for you all right now.  Can your sister talk to her medical team about support.  At the bottom of this page on the right hand side is a 'Get Help' button.  It takes you to another page where you can find information about all the different help and support MacMillan can offer, including a section on getting the support you need when you feel you are not getting it or you can ring Macmillan Support Line  on 0800 808 00 00.  I know that they will be able to help you and may be able to help you find some local support.