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Personally, I told no one at work since I didn't want all the sympathy and awkward conversations (especially since we had a team mate die of cancer just months ago).
I was only able to do that because my job (software development) is very flexible and I worked through 28 RT sessions a few months ago (just booking the time off).

I only told family since I wanted them to get checked.
It's an individual thing and depends on what you are comfortable with.
Good luck with the surgery.

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peterj116 | @peterj116 | Sep 19 12:55pm

I totally get the sympathy thing, but I try to make it obvious with my demeanour that it's not "Woe is me. Give me a hug", but more an explanation for why I'm not as fast-moving or responsive as I usually am, and that absences are not because I'm lazy or don't care - I'd rather be at work helping you, than getting a biopsy gun shoved up me.

And yes, I told my brothers straight away, so if they get the "Is there any history of prostate cancer in your family?" They have to say yes, now.

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