Hello Kya and a warm welcome to the forum though i am so sorry you have to ne here and that your cancer is terminal. i faced this issue after my terminal diagnosis nearly 2 years ago, I have 2 girls and a boy, and it took some time and talking to others who had also had to deal with this situation and professionals, to decide to be open and honest as i can be, though i try to shield them from the darker side of my condition, and if i am having a difficult time emotionally keep away from them. Which up to this time they all seem to be coping well. Kya though this route worked with my children, I would suggest, as you know your children better than anyone to think about what to do. I know the experts say to be open and involve your children in your life with cancer, but it will always be your choice if and when you do. take care.
Hi Eddie, so sorry hear that you too have terminal cancer. My boys know I am really unwell and am about to have chemo. Both live away from home, one at uni and one working away. We are very close and I feel they should know as early as I can find the strength to tell them as my husband knows and they will be upset if he or I kept anything like this from them . So are you saying you have not yet told your children? Can I ask their ages ? Mine are 20 and 23 xx Thank you for your caring reply , sending my best wishes to you and your family
Hi Kya, I have told my children about a year ago, just after treatment for advanced prostate cancer, the treatment HT+RT as well as stopping testosterone production makes you really emotional, which being a typical man was weird, though i actually liked it, and i knew there was no way my kids wouldn't notice, so told them everything, a little earlier than hoped. They told me they had known for some time something was wrong with me but didn't want to upset me by asking questions. Kya my kids at the time were 35, 34 and 32, Eddie
