One of the things I’ve found really hard is telling people about my diagnosis, it’s felt re-traumatising every time. So I decided that as soon as I knew whether it had spread or not, (it doesn’t appear to have), I’d just tell everyone and be done with it. I drafted a few paragraphs explaining where I was up to and sent it to all my friends, work, neighbours, all my what's app groups and Facebook.
it might not be the right thing for everyone but it’s been a massive relief for me. I don’t have to go through it over and over again and don’t have to pretend I’m feeling ok. People have been so lovely and supportive. I’ve had flowers, cards, phone calls, loads of supportive messages and offers of help and it feels really good to have it all out there in one go.
Hi LJT
Many people find talking about cancer really difficult. When I talked in my workplace I found quite a few people who came to be afterwards as they also had their own cancer stories but never felt they could open up and welcomed the opportunity to speak with someone they felt understood. Often people say the same about our community.
I know before cancer came knocking at our door I probably was not much help to people who were affected. Some of the social media sites can be really positive but sometimes too people will share horror stories as if it were some kind of competition.
<<hugs>>
Steve
I don’t have a date yet. Hoping for something definite this week. 
