Hi everyone, I have been diagnosed with breastcancer on the 18th of January. It was a total shock as it was picked up by a routine scan. I will need surgery, chemo and radiation. I am self-employed and had to to tell my customers that I might need to cancel appointments at short notice because I don't know how I will feel during treatment. Doctors tell me that they caught it early and it's fully treatable. So that's good. Now I have received many messages from friends, family and customers for support, wishing me a speedy recovery and get well soon, and help with the dogs ( I run a daycare and boarding business). People brought flowers, cards, baskets of fruit and gifts...while I feel there's plenty of hope for me to get better....so I'm actually worried about their over the top reaction, as I just think, wait 4 months and I'll be back to normal? Any advice, suggestions?
Hi Bellah
Often the reaction of others can make people not want to reveal their cancer except perhaps to a single loved one. However experience shows the benefits from talking really outweigh anything else.
We all love to hear a good story here too - and there are lots more good stories now than anything else. If it helped to make your friends, customers feel good too - perhaps that was a win - at least it shows how much they value you and many small businesses would pay a fortune for that sort of feedback.
<<hugs>>
Steve
