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When I was diagnosed with cancer 3 years ago, I didnt tell anyone except my closest friends and family.
I cant say why except that at the time I wasnt really interested being treated like I was dying. People hear the word cancer and they think death. And then they want to tell you their nightmare cancer stories. Or they give you their opinions on breakthrough cancer cures - cannabis, alkaline water, drinking dandelion tea, ect. Didnt want to hear that either. I just wanted to be treated the same.
It took until I was almost in remission for me to start discussing it. And then I only did it so I could talk to other cancer patients and let them know there can be hope.
I would tell your friend to only tell those he/she is very comfortable with knowing.
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