Shae
2 months agoMember
WHO do I tell?
I was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer 2 weeks ago and had a lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy last week. I’m recovering , but figuring out support has been tricky. I’m single, with a sma...
Hi Shae .. great question. I told my 'nearest & dearest' first (close family & friends) ..... some time later, I told those on an 'as needs' basis ..... who 'I'd bumped into' who could tell that something was 'amiss' .....each time, I asked them to keep it confidential until I made a 'public' announcement. I was retired, so there was no need to advise work mates or bosses. IF you are still working, I'd be telling 'the boss' IN CONFIDENCE, early. Keep in mind, that There are strict rules on work restrictions due to illness (ie you can't be sacked.)
Eventually, everyone WILL know ... so it is better that YOU let them know, in a time frame that suits you,
Some extended members of my family didn't find out for over 12 months .. it is 100% up to YOU as to WHO you tell, WHEN!
Take care & all the best