I’ve got cancer.
People don't often say, "I've got cancer" do they?
Some feel it’s information better kept to close friends and family.
Sometimes they're not ready to talk about it.
Or they're afraid that other people will act different towards them.
They think other people may not want to be near them.
Saying the words out loud makes the cancer feel more "real."
They don't want others to feel sorry for them or change how they treat them.
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For many of you, we have had a connection that in some cases goes back 15 years or more. So, I could see real benefits to you (hang in there - I'll get back to this) if I levelled with you:
OK, you ready? . . . . I've got cancer.
There, I've said it.
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Now, I know this is a touchy subject. Some folk have lost close friends and family members to cancer. So, it's pretty raw.
I completely understand if you quit reading now, delete this message or get off this post.
To most of us, cancer reminds us that every one of us is mortal. We link the word ‘cancer’ to the word ‘terminal’ and think about the end of life.