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I'm 28 and been diagnosed with lymphoma. Just met a great guy but wondering how long before I tell him as I haven't started treatment yet and how do I tell him? Been in a few relationships since 1st diagnoses ( 5years ago on 3rd one) but every time I told a guy it's not one down well and relationships ended even when I was in remission a guy I met walked away after saying he wanted a normal girl really knocked my confidence 

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  • Hi sara28, 

    I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis and that your relationships have not worked out when you've told your partners about your situation. A saying comes to mind right now that the longer you wait the harder it will be so it may be better, and easier, to tell him sooner rather than later. It may come as a bit a of a shock to him at first but hopefully he will understand and stick by you. 

    I know other members on the forum will understand the impact cancer can have on relationships and hopefully they will post soon to offer their support and advice.

    Do come back and let us know how it goes. 

    All the best, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi sara28, 

    I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis and that your relationships have not worked out when you've told your partners about your situation. A saying comes to mind right now that the longer you wait the harder it will be so it may be better, and easier, to tell him sooner rather than later. It may come as a bit a of a shock to him at first but hopefully he will understand and stick by you. 

    I know other members on the forum will understand the impact cancer can have on relationships and hopefully they will post soon to offer their support and advice.

    Do come back and let us know how it goes. 

    All the best, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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