Guest guest Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 - When I was newly diagnosed w/SLL in 2007, I struggled w/ the same burning question. I had a sister who was 3000 mi. away (east coast) also struggling w/ cancer (not lymph.or leuk.) at the time, and was becoming more and more unstable, and, since I was on w+w, I thought it best not to give her (or my other relatives back east) any additional stress. She passed away in Dec., 2008 - never knowing I also had cancer. But, not telling took more out of me for months (and 2 yrs. in the case of my sister) than it may have affected them - and ultimately, when I finally told, they were all glad I told them. However, I don't know your particular relationship with your family - perhaps, if you feel comfortable, you may be able to enlighten us re any issues that may be causing you to hesitate to reveal what's going on w/you. And, by not telling, you may be missing the much needed support you can receive from those close to you. Also, one never knows how soon treatment may have to start - depends on a lot of things - and will be different for each person. So, in my opinion, the short answer to your question is, yes, tell them. Hope this helps. Trudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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