Would you tell siblings if you *might* have cancer?

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My family history of a certain type of cancer. I've been struggling with symptoms and in and out of hospitals and getting a procedure scheduled to know for sure.
Would you tell your siblings (pretty close with) while you're waiting for answers (because I'm terrified) or wait until an official diagnosis?

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Don't do this alone.. let them help u get through this difficult time.. I hope u get the right outcome.

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We were told my husband may have cancer. He has a mass on his pancreas. We only told our parents and a very select few friends, but no one else. We finally got to a doctor that took a look at his CT and said it was a cyst. We still haven’t told a lot of people, just updated those who knew. However, our parents told our siblings 🤦🏼‍♀️ which did upset me because it’s not their business to tell, but we’re okay. Making it through the cyst.

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Maybe talk to them about the tests and procedures, I wouldn’t bring up the c word unless you know for sure. They can still be there to support you without getting super stressed. I had a growth removed , I told them just that. Once I got the results it was not cancer I told them. No reason to think the worst before you even know.

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My mother in law, who is like a mother to me, didn’t tell any of us when she started the process of getting suspected breast cancer checked out. I think only her husband knew. 
It devastated us to hear she’d been going through all these tests and the emotional rollercoaster without us even knowing. She did end up having breast cancer, and it blindsided us. But, she’s now a survivor and doing amazing!

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Don't tell them you might have cancer.
Do tell them that you're having symptoms and are undergoing testing.

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I did. They found a tumor on my brain and I have to get scans every few months to make sure it isn’t growing. As of right now they say it isn’t a problem unless it gets bigger. I told my family I am fine but they are keeping an eye on a tumor that was found to make sure I don’t need brain surgery on it later.

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If you are close to them then yes, share it with them. They will be upset(even if everything turns out ok) that you hid it and didn't let them support or help you through a difficult time. I'd say something like...I dont want you too worry too much but I'm in the middle of being checked out for...I've had some symptoms but hoping to get the all clear...keep it as normal as possible without any drama and they will worry less (hopefully) but still be able to be there with you through your journey. I'll keep my fingers crossed everything turns out OK for you ❤

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I didn't, but I also got backlash from my cancer scare so I decided to keeo my journey to myself other than my husband and my mom.

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Wait til you know

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Y’all are close so why not?

Would you tell siblings if you might have cancer?

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