Telling the world

I seem to be the odd one out here then...I was diagnosed on 1st Nov. last yr, that evening I put an album on facebook entitled, "My boobs are awesome and I love them!" in which I put a bunch of tasteful modelling photos that I had done over the years that either show or highlight my boobs...In the description of this album I told everyone that I had BC but didn't know what was required yet re: surgery / treatment.  The response I got was 100% favourable, I didn't have any work mates on FB at the time, so I told them the following day in a spontaneous meeting. (Not showing boobs, of course! lol) 

Doing the album made me happy and brought back lots of fun memories. I realise that it's not everyone's idea of a good idea, but at the time I didn't know if I would be able to keep my boobs (which I've always been fond of, and proud of!) but I came to the decision that if anyone had a problem with the boob pics, they were probably focussing on the wrong thing.

I figured there was no point hiding it, and I see no point in just telling a few people because news like that spreads. I've never covered my hair (or lack thereof) either. I told everyone as soon as I knew, that way any awkwardness is over and done with quickly, and people could get back to treating me like usual. If anyone asked a question that I couldn't or didn't want to answer, I'd just say "I'd rather not talk about cancer today" or "I don't know the answer to that one myself yet", and it seemed to do the trick.