What to tell clients and intermediaries?

Hi

Your post struck a chord with me.  I had bowel cancer 12 years ago and although it was Stage 3 I had chemo and surgery and recovered well.  I lost a job due to my diagnosis and found the reaction of ‘colleagues’ surprising.  Some took the opportunity to accelerate their own career and there was a perception I had a terminal illness.  
The impact on my career was devastating at the time! 
It’s a difficult decision for you but you will have good days and bad days through treatment so may find you can work through especially as you can work remotely.  Perhaps sharing with some in your team that will support you and take the pressure off
Everyone has different reactions to treatment.  I found surgery fine ( scary but recovered well). Chemo was hard for the first week but then I recovered.

Hope that helps! 
Good luck

I found your post interesting...It's not something I've come across here. I have had great support on this forum...yet I am also on Twitter, with approx. 5K followers....It's where, as an Artist I 'market myself' & direct people to my Website. In the past couple of years, since being on this cancer journey, I rarely referred to it on Twitter....However, a couple of mths. ago I ;came out' as it were - & gave some details. I had over 500 tweets that evening.....& sold two paintings because of it. For me, the response was very encouraging & positive. There are also lots of people that I follow, that are experiencing many forms of cancer there...& it's good to follow their journey & be in touch with them & give encouragement. 

I personally thinks that's it's good to share your experience with all that come into your life. I doubt that anyone would react negatively. If they did, I certainly wouldn't want them in my life.

Best wishes

Marianne 26

Thanks Jac very helpful 

Marianne that’s fantastic and well done. Thank you for sharing