person A: My sister just passed away.
person B: Wow_comma_ That's unfortunate. Sorry to hear. were you close?
person A: We were_comma_ it's so tragic. Cancer spares no one.
person B: I hope you are finding ways to cope with your loss. That can't be easy to deal with. 
person A: It really is difficult_comma_ I've started therapy recently.
person B: I hope that helps you and that you find peace. 
person A: I hope so too it's a difficult time for sure.