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Suggestions? How to tactfully declne giving info to friends?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Aug 1 10:08am | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
You’re probably right that it’s being done with good intentions. I prefer to give updates when I’m ready. I also don’t want the cancer to become my identity which is why I only share it with family and close friends. They are around me the most and it is important to have a support network. Maybe that’s my way of trying to hang on to a “normal life”. I do appreciate your input!
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Welcome to the brotherhood. Sorry you had to join but this community is here for you.
I’ve been where you are at now. I had a lot of mixed emotions and did not want to be identified primarily as “Bob Mizek-cancer patient”. One of my friends is on a near identical journey to me. I had been very private about my journey while he was very public, including it on his Facebook page. He told me that by making elements of his journey with PCa public, he controlled the content of what information friends had access to. I followed his lead and have done the same thing both publicly and privately, and it’s worked out great. The last eight months have been challenging for me to say the least and the outpouring of love and support that I’ve received has helped me develop the courage to face my worst fears and remain enthusiastic and cheerful.
However, you decide to handle it, I hope that you experience the same wonderful support that I’ve experienced. All the best to you on your journey.