What do you say?

[mama24]

I received a hysterical phone call from my best friend a little while ago, I could barely make her out. Her mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer today. The doctors discovered that she had pancreatic cancer that has already spread to her liver, they figure she may have about 6 months. I didn't know what to say, all I kept saying was how sorry I was, and telling her that I would be here for her no matter what she needed, whether it be an ear or someone to watch the kids. I mean, what do you really say in this sort of situation. DOes anyone have any advice? I want to be here for her, I just worry about saying the wrong thing, ahhh

[my4pinkroses]

Jan. 31, 2008 at 9:37 PM Just try staying positive for your friend... Laughter is the best medicine.. i know what your friend is going through I lost my mom in 1998 to pancreatic cancer .. She survived 9 months...    this will be a hard time ..Offer to watch her kids when ever...And just be there for her during the wakes and funeral..Believe me she will remember who was there for her...   All the best to you and your friend..

[mommyofbg]

Jan. 31, 2008 at 10:06 PM Just be there to listen...My mother passed away from a brain tumor...and for me talking about it helped the most...or even just talking...

[hellagirl71]

Jan. 31, 2008 at 10:14 PM my mom and dad both died of lung cancer,just be there for her and let her talk when she needs to talk is pretty much is all u can do