Telling your loved ones about being afflicted with cancer is perhaps one of the most difficult things a cancer patient can do. Just uttering the words "I have cancer" can open a floodgate of emotions that you would normally keep inside of you in other, calmer circumstances.
Telling your spouse that you have cancer is perhaps the most important and primary thing you can do, as they will most likely be the one to give you the support you need before, during and after treatment. If you have children, patience is needed, as they are young and may not fully understand the seriousness of the situation. Family and friends should be given the straight feed and not be sent on a wild goose chase regarding whether or not you have cancer. They will, after all, compose your support group in the days to come.
