I didn't mention anything until I had decided the type of treatment I was going to pursue. I started with my children first, then a grandson who initally wanted to buy my business. He was 15 so I could not wait for him. I was self-employed and felt that I needed to sell my business rather than be laid up for weeks.

I'm 65 and the construction business was kicking my ass anyway. I was slowly losing my balance and I worked off of ladders, I'm sure radiation was not going to help my balance.

I felt it was best to tell my trusted contractors that I worked for, then my close friends. We all have our degree of anonymity and comfort level.

Good luck to you in the future.