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Its almost 6 months since i was told i had cancer. I will be 65 in January. I am self employed as a Financial advisor. 2 years ago I was sick for another reason and was out of work for 5 months. My clients knew my approximate age. They already started asking me about my retirement. I need to keep this book of business intact so i can sell it when i am ready to quit work. I am not emotionally in a position to make decisions about my future. So I'm not telling anyone but close people. I also don't want to be asked about my health. I just don't. When people say how are i say I'm great. I'm. I don't feel sick. The worst side effect has been loosing my hair. That's only bad because it makes things public, but i did covered wigs and I'm fooling most people.
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@denisestlouie Totally understandable. So many factors you’re addressing including keeping your customer book together for when you decide it’s time to retire. Financial security as well as trying to keep as normal a life as possible through treatment are such big factors for us all to deal with in our different life circumstances..
Congratulations for ploughing on in yours and doing what you need to do with the support of a close A team. It reminds me of a wonderful woman at work Nina who we never knew was dealing with breast cancer treatment, wearing a very clever wig and doing her job until a few years after treatment ended and she was ready to share.
Wishing you all the best ❤️🩹
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Denise, I can certainly understand your reason for not telling people. As I said, I won't tell anyone if it's inappropriate, and I certainly have not been in your situation. I don't blame you for not mentioning it.
There are a bunch of warriors in Connect. It's nice to meet you, and I wish you all the best!
Merry