So sorry to read about your diagnosis and welcome to the forum.
First you need to accept yourself that you have cancer - not saying it or writing it down won't make it go away, but it could stop you getting the help and support appropriate to someone who has a cancer diagnosis. This can be very difficult I know as this means that it starts to become real and not a nightmare which will go away once you wake up.
The hardest person for me to tell was my wife. She wasn't with me when I had the endoscopy which showed there was "a large lump" in my oseophagus, but she was with me when this was confirmed as an inoperable and incurable cancer.
I then told my son, Dad and other family members before posting about it on Facebook and telling people I didn't mind them sharing the news. I did this to prevent any misunderstandings and awkwardness, but an unexpected outcome was a lot of good wishes and support from dozens of people. Not for everyone I know, but it worked for me.
Hi dizzy
Its hard to know how to start telling people. My husband was with me so we heard the prognosis together. I then had to tell my Mum I found the best way was to be as factual as possible including the treatment program that was recommended for me.
My Husband told his family and then it was friends, I told them when i saw them.
My case was unusual as I had my surgery and thats when the cancer was discovered so people were already asking how I was.
You will fiend that people react in different ways so good luck.
