Been told by my doctor that I have lung cancer dont know how to tell my family and friends as I've been keeping to myself for a while now, how do I come to terms?
I'm sorry you feel you can't talk to your family and friends about your recent diagnosis dude. What is it holding you back? Have you had a difficult relationship with your family in the past? As for your friends, remember they are just that, friends. Is there one you're closer to you can maybe pull aside and share your news with? I'm certain you're going to be pleasantly surprised by their reaction. Then that friend can be your crutch when you speak to members of your family and other friends.
Have you reached out to somewhere like Sobell House? They're a charity that offer all sorts of help and advice and I guarantee they will have experience with your worries and will be tremendous help dealing with opening up.
I promise, anyone you tell will want to help and support you. This disease is on everyone's mind at some point and should a friend or family member be affected, they will have nothing but sympathy for you.
Don't suffer through this on your own dude. You have a tough journey ahead and your friends will want to be there to support you. I'd imagine they'd be horrified to think someone close was suffering in silence, so give them a chance. People have a knack of pleasantly surprising you.
All the very best dude. If I can help in any way, drop me a message
Sorry to hear this, It must be horrible going through it alone. Have you been spoken to by an oncology support nurse or Macmillan nurse. They could be with you when you speak with ur family which might make it easier for you. Good luck x
Not easy sometimes. As others have said, keeping something like this entirely to yourself is not usually the best idea. But also remember that this is all about YOU feel. You can say as much or as little as you wish. Some people are naturally very private. But a time may come when it is not possible to keep it a secret any more, even if you want to.
I hope they diagnosed your lung cancer early, so that you have an excellent chance of a cure. Best wishes, Harry
