Should I Tell Family/Friends

[SteveWWD]

I told everyone who would listen because I wanted to hear their feedback.  I taped all of my doctor consultations and then came home and played them for my family.  And for those family members who are out of state, I typed up the entire conversation and emailed it to them to hear their feedback.  This gave me a chance to really dissect each thing that the doctors said, and I was able to make an educated decision.  Support is essential in situations such as these.  I would not hesitate to tell anyone whose opinion you trust.

[summer]

hi there, i actually received an amazing amount of help from my sister and mother when i was diagnosed - and really i couldnt have made it thru without their love and support.  My friends were another outlet of love too.  I believe telling people and getting the strength from them was a big contributor to helping me get through my AN - but I do know everyone is different.....but from my personal view I feel letting others know helped me beyond belief.
Trish