Right on, Charm. Tough lesson for the family member to learn. Just listen. The patient has a right to his feelings and not be corrected for them.
Ginny

Ginny, spouse of MikeG. SSC BOT T2N1M0 Stage III, Dx 06/27/06 at age 52, Tx 07/31/06 through 09/28/06 Chemo Cisplatin & 5FU x2, Radiation x42. Cancer free and doing well.