I've been diagnosed with throat cancer, I keep getting fighting back tears thinking of how to tell my daughter, it will destroy her, I've been very economical with the truth up to now, but soon I wont be able to hide it
I am sorry to learn of yoursituationthis must be very difficult.
It is natural to want to protect loved ones when you are going through a cancer diagnosis and it is not always easy to talk about cancer. Explaining to your daughter how hard this is for you may help her to understand, but telling your family can also help you get the support you might need from them.
Macmillan Cancer Support has information abouttalking to family and friendsabout your cancer diagnosis which you may find helpful. They provide useful tips on how to discuss it and how to respond to people if you don't want to talk about it.
I hope this helps in some way, please get back to us for any further information or support. If you would like to speak with one of our nurses on the helpline, we are available between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday and the freephone number to call is 0808 800 4040
I am sorry to learn of yoursituationthis must be very difficult.
It is natural to want to protect loved ones when you are going through a cancer diagnosis and it is not always easy to talk about cancer. Explaining to your daughter how hard this is for you may help her to understand, but telling your family can also help you get the support you might need from them.
Macmillan Cancer Support has information abouttalking to family and friendsabout your cancer diagnosis which you may find helpful. They provide useful tips on how to discuss it and how to respond to people if you don't want to talk about it.
I hope this helps in some way, please get back to us for any further information or support. If you would like to speak with one of our nurses on the helpline, we are available between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday and the freephone number to call is 0808 800 4040
