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Do most people really want to know how you're Really doing?
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@dpayton I've caught myself spilling the beans too. Then, I think that in most cases I shouldn't.
Just FYI: I have not told anyone at work because I do not want them to put me on a shelf because of the C word. My co-workers are all in their 30s and would not understand that this is all treatable. It's a work dynamic I'm navigating. My last job, I would have been totally open.
As far as friends and family, yeah, I tell 'em.
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For sure Fritzo! I tend not to tell younger folks as it just scares the hell out of them more than anything else. And like you say, if it's family I will. But I always ALWAYS try to spread the positive side of things.
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@fritzo Smart move. In most places that would put you near the top of the layoff list. HIPPA prevents your management from knowing much about treatment even if using work insurance to pay for it.