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How do you tell people and what do you tell ?????
Diagnosed today with Stage 1 Cancer, and already had so much good advice from this forum, my brain hasn’t stopped and now have no idea how to tell family, friends, work - do you do a Facebook status /...
I think it is up to each person to do what they feel comfortable with, that is to tell or not to tell.
I have tried very hard to keep my diagnosis a secret. In my opinion it is absolutely no one else's business. I told my partner (he would notice my bald head and mutilated body lol) and my sister. They have been great. Other people have found out and when they do it causes me more angst than the cancer itself.
I left my job and have not seen anyone from work since. Anyone who makes contact with me gets vague responses or I tell them I am looking after a family member.
Unfortunately more people know than I am comfortable with. If I hadn't lost my hair I would be able to continue working as I have had almost no side effects which was lucky.
Do whatever you feel comfortable with. Everyone faces this rotten roller-coaster differently and no particular way is right or wrong.
Wishing you the best for your treatment and don't forget there is always someone on here to listen.